DURAND UNION STATION, INC. Sponsor of the 2023 RAILROAD PERSON OF THE YEAR award is requesting nominations for this annual award Nominations must be received no later than February 7th, 2023 at 10am, to be considered at the February 7th meeting of the selection committee.
 
Nominations will not be accepted after this deadline. To qualify the individual nominated may presently be working, or must have worked, for a railroad company from our surrounding area. Community and church service will also be a consideration. More than one person may submit a nomination for a specific individual.
 
This year’s nominations, along with nominations from 2022, will be reviewed by the selection committee.
 
The person chosen for the 2023 Railroad Person of the Year award will receive a plaque at an Honoring Ceremony on Friday, May 19th, in the Durand Union Station ballroom. The Honoring Ceremony will be planned by committee members, and all news articles about the person selected as Railroad Person of the Year will also be the responsibility of the committee. The honoree will also ride in the Railroad Days Festival Parade on Saturday, May 20th.
 
Nomination forms may be dropped off in the office at the Depot or mailed to: Durand Union Station P.O. Box 106 Durand, MI 48429