Citizen of the Year
Seeking Nominations for 2024 Citizen of the Year
If you know an individual who should be honored as the 2024 Watertown Charter Township Citizen of the Year, please nominate them now. Nominations will be accepted through the close of business on Wednesday, May 1, 2024.
To be considered for Citizen of the Year, the nominee must:
- Be a resident of the township.
- Give freely of their time and energy in the interest of the community.
- Illustrate a personal concern for the well-being of the community.
- Demonstrate a desire to make the community a better place.
- Serve the community in single or multiple areas: for instance, in civic affairs; athletic events; scouting; senior programs; etc.
- Give generously of their time and expertise to help others.
When submitting your nomination, include your contact information, the nominee’s contact information, and the reason why you believe this person should receive the 2024 Citizen of the Year award.
Nominations should be mailed to Watertown Charter Township, Attn: Citizen of the Year Committee, 12803 S. Wacousta Road, Grand Ledge, MI, 48837.
2023 Citizen of the Year - Ann Manning
LET IT BE KNOWN that it is a privilege to extend our sincerest praise and commendation to
Ann Manning
in acknowledgement of her attaining the distinct honor of being named the Watertown Charter Township
“2023 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR."
Commitment, reliability, and integrity have been reflected in all of Ann’s work in the community that enhances the quality of life in Watertown Charter Township. Ann is very active at the Wacousta Community United Methodist Church, Grand Ledge Public Schools, and in the local community.
Ann and her husband Rick have been married for almost 40 years. They have lived on the corner of Francis and Stoll Road for over 30 years raising their children Kara and Brad. Ann has been a Grand Ledge Public School bus driver for 31 years and is the lead trainer for new drivers. She is well loved and respected by the kids she transports as well as the parents and school staff. Miss Ann has taught hundreds of children to swim during her 25 years of teaching through the Grand Ledge swim programs. She helps train new lifeguards and swim instructors. She also teaches private swimming lessons and enjoys sharing how important water safety is. Miss Ann has a special gift of teaching and coached the Special Olympics swim team and took them to competition for many years. Ann is CPR and First Aid certified and shares her knowledge of these courses with family, friends, and community members free of charge.
In her free time, Ann enjoys sewing, crafting, being physically active, and time with girlfriends. Most of all she loves sharing her heart with her beloved grandchildren, Cal, Jordan, Luke, Clark, Camryn and James. In everything she does, Ann exudes kindness and a willingness to everyone in need, always with a smile on her face.
IN SPECIAL TRIBUTE, therefore, this document is adopted on May 15, 2023, by the Watertown Charter Township Board of Trustees to commend and congratulate
Ann Manning as Watertown Charter Township’s “2023 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR."