The Greater Manchester Chamber is proud to announce Robert Singer - longtime business leader, philanthropist, and community advocate - as the recipient of the annual Citizen of the Year Award. Singer will be celebrated on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at the Greater Manchester Chamber’s Citizen of the Year Celebration, taking place at 5 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown. This annual event, presented by Elliot Health System, offers Chamber members, community supporters, friends, family, and colleagues a chance to honor Singer's extraordinary impact on Greater Manchester.

Since 1954, the Greater Manchester Chamber has presented one outstanding individual the Citizen of the Year Award. This exceptional group of community leaders has been paramount in shaping the GMC's agenda and the community. The Citizen of the Year award recognizes an individual with significant leadership and citizenship in the community, while demonstrating exemplary vision, civic pride, and commitment to the betterment of society. To be nominated, the individual should live in the greater Manchester area and his or her activities should be centered in the same area. Recognition is given for leadership and performance in several areas of community service over a period of years.


Interested in Sponsorships?
Sponsorship of this event makes it possible for the Manchester community to celebrate our honoree, spread their message of integrity and service, and will support the Chamber's mission to strengthen our business community. For more information about sponsorships, check out the sponsorship guide here or email COY@manchester-chamber.org.