2026 Amherst Citizen of the Year

The Amherst Lions Club invites you to nominate your neighbor, friend or colleague as 2026's Amherst Citizen of the Year. These individuals should manifest good citizenship through volunteerism, participation, concern and actions to help make Amherst the great community that it is today. Along with a medal, the winner(s) receive a silver engraved bowl and their name(s) engraved on a plaque in the town hall.    

To nominate someone for the 2026 award click here to download the form: Amherst Citizen of the Year.  Letters of recommendation are encouraged. Please email the completed form to amherstlionsclub@gmail.com attn. Linda Ribolini or mail this form so it will arrive NLT June 19 at noon to: Amherst Lions Club, PO Box 1105, Amherst, NH 03031, attn. Linda Ribolini.

The 51st presentation of this award will be held on 7/4/26 on the Bandstand on the Green following the Amherst Parade.  

The Amherst Lions Club is offering two $2000 scholarships to Amherst residents who are graduating from high school and planning to attend post-secondary education.  The scholarships can be used to attend two-year college, four-year college, or career technical education programs.  ​

The three main selection criteria for this scholarship are your history of community service, financial need and demonstrated personal growth.

Stay tuned for the winners of the scholarships!

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