On Sunday, May 31, the Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church will present its annual Citizenship Awards to thirteen Cape Ann residents to honor their selfless contributions to this city.
The recipients come from all walks of life. Some are known for simple deeds they do for their neighbors. Others give their time and efforts to a larger community. All have made a mark on Gloucester, and have been selected by a group from the church’s Social Justice Committee because their actions embody the best of the spirit that guides Unitarian Universalism – open-hearted giving to others, solely for what those gifts mean, for no pay, and often with no public notice.
The award recipients were nominated not just by members of the church but by individuals and organizations throughout the city. Many winners have no idea who nominated them and will not find out until they arrive at the ceremony.
This year’s recipients are Carol Ackerman, Jerry Ackerman, Roger Armstrong, Rosemary Ginivan Attridge, Janis Bell, Greg Bover, Harold Burnham, James Fialho, Mary Rhinelander McCarl, Bill Melvin, Arline Moore, Nicole Richon Schoel, and Brent “Ringo” Tarr.
Be sure to mark your calendar for this event, which grows in popularity every year. The ceremony, which is informal, begins at 3 p.m. in the church sanctuary, with a reception downstairs in the church vestry to follow.
The church is located at the corner of Church and Middle Streets. Both floors are handicapped accessible via the 10 Church Street entrance. The event is open to all free of charge; freewill donations will be gratefully accepted
Good Morning Gloucester 
Wonderful we have so many dedicated citizen’s in our beautiful city, here’s to you all for all your hard work. Thank you
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