Outstanding Citizen Award

Do you know of a current or former Big Lake resident, business owner/manager, or non-profit organizer who strives to make a positive impact in your community? Someone who enhances the City of Big Lake and its citizens or who addresses and/or fulfills a community need or concern?

The City of Big Lake will be accepting nominations for the 2026 Outstanding Citizen Award from January 1 through April 1, 2026. Click here for the online nomination form.

Current City Council members and previous award recipients are not eligible. Award recipients will be honored with a reception at City Hall, a spot in the Big Lake Spud Fest Parade, and recognition on the City's various media platforms. 

Previous Outstanding Citizens: 

• 2025: Samantha VanSteenwyk
• 2024: Chad Ziegler
• 2023: Nick Paine
• 2022: Ketti Green
• 2021: Deb Johnson