City of Stamford, CT

10/08/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/08/2026 08:43

Nominations Open for the 2027 City of Stamford Citizen of the Year

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

City of Stamford

Contact:

Jami A Sherwood

203.667.3500

Richard W. Redniss

203.912.7855

Gary H. Stone

203.323.8000

Nominations Open for the 2027 City of Stamford Citizen of the Year

STAMFORD, Conn.- Mayor Caroline Simmons is pleased to announce that nominations are now being accepted for 2027's City of Stamford Citizen of the Year (COTY).

"Stamford is fortunate to be home to so many residents who give their time, energy, and talents to make our community stronger," said Mayor Caroline Simmons. "The Citizen of the Year award is an opportunity to celebrate those who go above and beyond in service to others, and I encourage residents to nominate someone who embodies the spirit of our city and makes a meaningful difference in the lives of others."

This year's selection committee includes:

  • Sgt. Adriana Molina, 2024 Citizen of the Year
  • Harry Day, 2025 Citizen of the Year
  • Dr. Maggie Young, 2026 Citizen of the Year
  • Stephen Fischer, Commander, Jewish War Veterans Post 142
  • Ray Mazzeo, Principal, Senior Planner, Redniss and Mead - At-Large
  • Matt Greenberg, Executive Director, Jewish Family Services - At-Large

"It's always wonderful to celebrate our COTY's dedication and commitment to Stamford through their impactful service. An added benefit is learning about the background of our honorees, commented Gary H. Stone, Co-Chair.

"Also, honoring veterans and high school seniors who for their deep commitment to Stamford adds to the celebration.," said Co-Chair Rick Redniss.

"I am honored to serve as chair of the committee responsible for selecting the next Citizen of the Year. Having had the privilege of receiving this distinction in 2024, it is especially meaningful to now help carry forward this 81-year tradition of recognizing individuals who have made a lasting impact on our community," remarked Sgt. Adriana Molina, 2024 Citizen of the Year.

The committee's criteria for selecting the award recipient has remained the same since the founding of the award in 1945. The chosen nominee shall:

  • Demonstrate a belief in interfaith harmony.
  • Possess the highest standards of responsibility in civic life.
  • Help in the promotion of projects for the public welfare.
  • Has a meaningful connection to the City of Stamford and has made significant contributions to the betterment of the city.

Nominations must include a bullet point summary of the nominee's background supporting the criteria listed above. Nominations can be filled out at stamfordcoty.org, emailed to [email protected] or mailed to:

Nominations Committee

2027 City of Stamford Citizen of the Year

48 Putter Drive

Stamford, CT 06907

All nominations must be received by Friday, December 11, 2026.

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