Local Auctioneer Receives Citizen of the Year Award

Apr 05, 2023

Ross Annett, owner of Annett Auctions, was awarded the 2023 FCSS Citizen of the Year award.

By Haley Bilokraly,
Farms.com Intern

Grasslands Regional FCSS (Family and Community Support Services) in Alberta annually recognizes community members who are striving for excellence and making an impact in their region with their Citizen of the Year award.

The FCSS Citizen of the Year Award goes to a member of the Newell region who has worked towards the betterment of the community through volunteering, non-profit organizations, and community groups. The nominee must have at least 5 letters of support to be considered.

The recipient of the 2023 FCSS Citizen of the Year award is Ross Annett, a local auctioneer and owner of Annett Auctions.

While Annet makes a living through auctions, including equipment and livestock auctions, he also uses those skills for good by hosting many fundraiser auctions for non-profit organizations.

Chris Schmidt, who nominated Annett for this award, reflected on Annett’s good deeds in his letter by saying “[Ross Annett] draws upon his talents as an auctioneer to help build community spirit and to support various organizations to help them raise money.”

Throughout the past 50 years in the community, Annett has noticed that there is always a need to help groups in the area and he doesn’t hesitate to step up when asked. When interviewed about his award, Annett stated “A lot of these organizations need to raise funds and they ask me to come and help them and that’s what we do. That’s the way it is.”

Ross Annett will be officially recognized during an awards ceremony on April 21 alongside the Jr. Citizen of the Year.

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