GUILFORD – Guilford resident Beverley Gridley was pleasantly surprised to hear her name called by Guilford Historical Society President Scott Parsons, as she was awarded 'Citizen of the Year 2015' by her peers.

The announcement was followed by certificates from the New York State Assembly and the Guilford Historical Society, presented by guest speaker the Honorable Chenango County Judge Frank Revoir during the Guilford Memorial Day celebration.