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.

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

  • 2012 Michael Rhoades
  • 2013 Marilyn Antoinette Chivetta
  • 2014 Darrel Lackey
  • 2015 Barbara Sheets
  • 2016 Brian Nolan
  • 2017 Mary Tow
  • 2018 Donna Marie Pierre
  • 2019 Frank Gentile
  • 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.