Welcome

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 legacy of these two important community leaders is still visible throughout Kennewick.

 Anyone may submit a nomination. If you know of someone who should be nominated for Kennewick Man or Woman of the Year, please submit their nomination using this form. 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' career includes 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 community service benefits the citizens of Kennewick. The nominee must, however, either live or work in the City of Kennewick.