Citizen of the Year: Frances Yates
Frances Yates was a major recruiter for the TOPSS Champion Neighborhood Food Drive.
Citizen of the Year
Oxford Citizen of the Year 2025
A Citizen of the Year has volunteered or contributed significantly to the Oxford community.
Citizen of the Year open for nominations
The Oxford Kiwanis Club is looking for nominations for its annual Citizen of the Year Award program.
The two categories for honorees are Citizen of the Year and Citizen of the Years.
The Citizen of the Year Award is presented to those who have contributed to making Oxford’s community
Citizen of the Year: Joe Prescher
Joe Prescher, the primary artist behind the new Oxford Hive Mural Uptown, is this year's Citizen of the Year recipient from the Oxford Kiwanis Club.
Citizen of the Years: Bobbe Burke
Bobbe Burke has spent years volunteering for various organizations in Oxford, including TOPSS, Kiwanis and the Oxford Free Press. This year, she's being recognized as Citizen of the Years for her efforts.
Organization of the Year: Oxford Free Press
The Oxford Free Press has been honored as the 2024 Organization of the Year for its work to bring local news back to Oxford.
Oxford Citizen of the Year 2024
Each year, the Kiwanis Club honors several Oxford residents as citizens of the year and years. This year's recipients include an artist, a longtime volunteer and a new local organization.