Cherokee Chamber Seeks Nominees for First Citizen of Cherokee County and Applicants for Teen Leadership The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominees for the prestigious First Citizen of Cherokee County Award until 5:00pm on December 11, 2023. The distinct title of First Citizen of Cherokee County is bestowed upon a man or woman who has resided in the county for a minimum of five years and has shown significant meritorious service to his or her community through family, civic, and/or religious involvement. A panel of out-of-town judges carefully reviews the accomplishments of each applicant, and the winner is chosen based on merit. The Chamber is also accepting applications for the Teen Leadership Cherokee Class of 2024 through December 10, 2023. Students must be in 10th grade to apply. The mission of Teen Leadership Cherokee is for participants to L.E.A.D. (lead, engage, aspire, and drive), so that they may confidently become our community's next generation of leaders. Participants will develop a sense of community while discovering the impact of teamwork on their peers, their schools, and Cherokee County.The young men and women selected to participate in Teen Leadership Cherokee must attend school and/or live in Cherokee County, demonstrate outstanding qualities as existing or potential leaders, and possess the desire to effect change in the community. Participants’ academic achievements and responsibilities – working after school, active participation in school functions, or membership in other organizations – will be reviewed during the selection process. The class is limited to 20 participants.Applications for these awards can be found at CherokeeChamber.com. For additional information, please call 770-345-0400.
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