At the Guilford County Democratic Party (GCDP) Unity Dinner on September 21, deserving persons will be honored as Democrat of the Year and Young Democrat of the Year.
The Democrat of the Year should be someone who:
- Is actively involved in GCDP work for a minimum of 10 years prior to nomination.
- Enthusiastically participates and leads in GCDP activities.
- Encourages others to become actively involved in the local Democratic process.
- Has community involvement in keeping with Democratic Party principles.
Please use this link to access the Democrat of the Year nomination form: https://www.guilforddems.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Democrat_of_the_Year_2024_-Nomination_Form.pdf
The Young Democrat of the Year should be someone who:
- Is under 40 years old.
- Is actively involved in GCDP work for a minimum of 3 years prior to nomination.
- Enthusiastically participates and leads in GCDP activities.
- Encourages others to become actively involved in the local Democratic process.
- Has community involvement in keeping with Democratic Party principles.
Please use this link to access the Young Democrat of the Year nomination form: https://www.guilforddems.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Young_Democrat_of_the_Year_2024_-_Nomination_Form.pdf
Nominations are due by 5 p.m. Friday, August 23, via email to: sharon.graeber@gmail.com.
Upon receipt all identifying information in reference to the identity of the nominee will be redacted and the nomination form is assigned a number. The redacted nomination forms are then sent to the GCDP Democrat and Young Democrat of the Year selection committee to be reviewed and scored on a set point system. The review sheets are collected and tallied by the Tally Committee. The nominee with the highest score in each category becomes the award recipient.
We look forward to receiving nominations for many worthy candidates!