The 2025 Nominees
Take a look at all the amazing people making a big difference in our community. We wish we could choose them all, but grateful that they’re making it difficult for us to choose!
How does the selection process work?
Below you will find a gallery of our 2025 COTY Nominees. Click on the photos to see the nomination submission(s) for that person.
The criteria to receive the Citizen of the Year:
1) Outstanding service and proven dedication to benefit Los Osos over a sustained period of time.
2) Involvement in multiple community efforts to benefit Los Osos over a period of time, such as: education, beautification, environment, service or organizations, youth, seniors, churches, business, non-profits, conservations, politics, community service, etc.
3) Must live, work, or own a business in Los Osos.