NORTH ATTLEBORO & PLAINVILLE - For the 40th consecutive year, local citizens and employees will be publicly recognized for their contributions to the community by the local Rotary Club.
The honorees will be recognized during the club’s 2026 Distinguished Service Awards Banquet, on Monday, March 23, 2026 at Plainridge Park Casino in Plainville.
In keeping with its club motto, “Service Above Self,” the Rotary Club seeks five worthy individuals each year by asking members of the community to nominate citizens for recognition.
Individuals are nominated for having demonstrated the “Service Above Self” ideal through service to the community.
The nomination categories for each individual are as follows: Outstanding Citizen, recognizing someone who has served the community in a manner above and beyond that expected of all citizens. The individual does not have to reside in North Attleboro or Plainville.
The Outstanding Youth is given to a resident of one of the two towns under the age of 21.
The Outstanding Public Employee is awarded to a current North Attleboro or Plainville paid employee. The winner doesn’t have to reside in either town.
The Outstanding Educator must be a current professional educator in the North Attleboro or Plainville school systems. He or she does not have to live in either town.
The final category is the Outstanding Senior Citizen, given to an individual 65 years of age or older residing in North Attleboro or Plainville.
Nomination forms must be completed and returned by February 13, 2026.
They should be mailed to: Dr. John W. Barone, 107 North Washington St., North Attleboro, MA 02760, Attn: DSA.
Winners will be notified in advance of the awards banquet, which is open to the public.
North TV asked Barone how long he’s chaired the annual event.
