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 soon.
