Sandy Zeznik | 2022 Citizen of The Year
SANDY ZEZNIK NAMED AS 2022 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 3rd, 2023, Cranbrook, BC. The Cranbrook Chamber announce the recipient of the 49th annual Citizen of the Year Award.
Sandy is a retired teacher/principal and district principal. She is a tremendous community volunteer and even Co-chaired the 2018 55+ games (Kimberley/Cranbrook). Sandy loves to travel and is an active Dragon Boat paddler.
With so many outstanding things said in her nomination and supporting letters, it’s hard for us to choose only a few words to share!
❝ Sandy is the epitome of a person who you would want in your community. She is always willing to take on new challenges and is constantly looking for opportunities to help people. ❞
SANDY’S NOMINATION CAME WITH RESOUNDING SUPPORT
Among many local organizations, non-profits, and community groups, Sandy’s name was also held in high regard as a Council Advisor for the Seniors Advocate, British Columbia.
Sandy’s capacity has allowed her to display community excellence among so many organizations:
- Cranbrook Public Library
- CARP East Kootenay
- Seniors in Partnership
- Age Friendly Committee
- Cranbrook Visitor’s Centre
- Cranbrook Health Care Auxiliary
- Cranbrook Seniors Hall
- Cranbrook Rotary
- Community Foundation of the Kootenay Rockies
- And MORE!
❝ Sandy is the only person I know that is so involved in so many groups in Cranbrook that she carries around a bag of name tags from the various organizations when she is volunteering for them. ❞
The Citizen of the Year celebration will take place as an afternoon event early February 2023. Ticket & event details are to be released online & on eventbrite shortly.
In the meantime, you may contact us here with questions, comments, or words of support for Sandy.