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The Mayor of Wentzville has declared a Snow Emergency effective Friday, Jan. 23 at 8 p.m. through Monday, Jan. 26 at 8 p.m. During this time, it is unlawful for vehicles to park on City streets. All solid waste collections will be delayed by one day this week, due to inclement weather and road conditions. This delayed schedule will also include any scheduled large item pickups and delivery of new solid waste carts.

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Citizen of the Year

Overview

The Citizen Recognition Program was created by the Citizen of the Year Committee of Wentzville to acknowledge outstanding individuals and groups that make a significant contribution, a positive impact, or improving the quality of life for citizens in the community. Applications are accepted year-round. Please review the items below including eligibility, nomination procedures, etc. To nominate someone, please complete the Citizen of the Year Nomination Form.

Nomination Form

Purpose and Objective

  • To ensure that outstanding Wentzville citizens are recognized in the presence of their peers by providing a venue to honor their achievements.

Eligibility

  • Nominee must reside in the City limits of Wentzville or be a Wentzville business owner for the last 12 months.
  • May only receive award once in a lifetime.
  • Can not be a member of the nominating Committee, Board of Aldermen or City of Wentzville staff.

Past Winners

  • 2011 Robert “Bob” Burke
  • 2012 Michael Rhoades
  • 2013 Marilyn Antoinette Chivetta
  • 2014 Darrel Lackey
  • 2015 Barbara Sheets
  • 2016 Brian Nolan
  • 2017 Mary Tow
  • 2018 Donna Marie Pierre
  • 2019 Gloria Ehll
  • 2020 Barbara Love
  • 2021 Bill Brunner
  • 2022 Lois Kessler
  • 2023 Tony Thieman
  • 2024 Lisa Alexander

Nomination Procedure

  • Nomination packages will be available from City Hall and on the City’s website www.wentzvillemo.gov;
  • Nominations must be submitted before the annual deadline of October 31 and any submitted past this date will be for the next year;
  • All nominations will be reviewed to see if they meet eligibility requirements and are complete;
  • All nominations will be submitted to the Citizen Recognition Award Committee.
  • The Committee will make it’s recommendation to the Mayor for their selection of the “Citizen of the Year Award” from the individuals nominated by the public.
  • The Mayor shall make the final decision of the Citizen of the Year Award recipient, subject to approval of the Board of Aldermen.
  • The award winner will be recognized in City publications, on the website and where applicable on social media, etc, at a Board of Aldermen meeting and in the Fourth of July Parade.

City Clerk

Kathryn Bowman

City Clerk