First Citizen Award

Description

Join The Columbian in continuing a 70-year Clark County tradition in honoring Florence Wager who has been selected as Clark County's First Citizen for 2009. This award recognizes a Clark County resident who has modeled exemplary citizenship through their actions and service to the community. Recipients of the award, presented since 1939 are selected by a committee of community leaders and past award recipients.

The event will begin at 4 p.m. with a reception in Florence Wager's honor. The formal awards program will be held at 5 p.m. Hors d'oeuvres, desserts and beverages will be served. Registration is $35 per person and pre-registration is available through the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce at 360-694-2588 or online at www.vancouverusa.com. Pre-registration closes June 9 at 4 p.m.