By Sara Beth Williams–
Citrus Heights is rolling out a new way to celebrate the businesses that strengthen and shape the local community. In early October, the city announced the launch of its Business of Distinction Awards, a quarterly recognition program designed to spotlight businesses that go above and beyond in their service and impact.
Each quarter, the program will highlight a new theme, offering unique opportunities for both nominations and selection. For the inaugural award cycle, called “Civic Heights”, the city is asking the community to help nominate and vote on businesses that best embody Citrus Heights’ core values. Those values include diversity, innovation, integrity, teamwork, respect, responsive customer service, and trust.
City officials say the goal of the program is to shine a light not only on businesses that provide goods and services, but also on those that play a vital role in shaping the city’s character and culture. By recognizing outstanding local businesses, the city hopes to foster civic pride and encourage community members to support those who make Citrus Heights a better place to live and work.
While the nomination window closed last week, community voting will begin Thursday, Oct. 16 and run through Oct. 23. As of Thursday, the city’s website shows over 30 local businesses have been nominated. The winning business will be announced at the end of the cycle.
Looking ahead, the city is planning to continue to award businesses once each quarter based on popular votes. The city’s next theme for the winter will be Legacy Business, then Top of the Trade in the spring, and in the summer, the theme will be Blight to Bright.
Residents can vote for their favorite business from the list of nominations on the city’s website.
