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The Kennewick Man and Woman of the Year Honors date back to the years immediately following World War II. The first Kennewick Man of the Year was Lawrence Scott in 1946, for whom the park bordering Canal Drive is named. Scott served as Mayor of Kennewick and was a stalwart in developing the city's downtown area. The first Woman of the Achievement, in 1948, was Blanche Dickinson Pratt. She was a founder and first president of the East Benton County Historical Society along with many other civic endeavors.
The Banquet honoring the 2025 Kennewick Man and Woman of the Year will be held on Monday, February 23, 2026, at the Three Rivers Convention Center. Tickets will be available January, 2026.
Nominations for the 2025 kennewick man or woman of the year
Nominations Are Due January 9, 2026
Anyone may submit a nomination. If you know of someone who should be nominated for Kennewick Man or Woman of the Year, please submit your nomination using the downloadable form below. You do not need to live or work in Kennewick, but your nominee does.
Service is the first priority. The presenting organizations believe that public service for which no compensation is given is the most important attribute of the Kennewick Man or Woman of the Year. We recognize that many honorees' careers include community service. We honor those who have gone above and beyond the requirements of the job.
Majority of service to benefit citizens of Kennewick. There is no requirement that the nominee give service only in the City of Kennewick, just that the service given benefits the citizens of Kennewick. The nominee must, however, either live or work in Kennewick.
Download nominating form here
Email completed nomination to info@kmwoy.com, or mail to PO Box 5332, Kennewick, WA 99336
NOMINATING_FORM_2025 (docx)
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