Hometown Hero AwardsThe Hometown Hero Program started with the idea that the City wanted to officially recognize its citizens that contribute to our community in an above and beyond manner. The Hometown Hero has honored citizens since 1999 with this prestigious recognition.
The criteria/traits for the award are:
- Nominee must reside, work or live in Auburn
- Nominee can be of any age
- Nominee shall have contributed to the Auburn community
- Traits of the Hometown Hero are:
- A person whose dedication and ingenuity deserve special recognition
- Their contribution may be beyond the call of duty or job requirement
- May have achieved a regional, state or national recognition
- Service to others is a priority in their life
- Longevity of service to the community
To nominate someone for Auburn's Hometown Hero Award, please submit a nomination form (PDF) by mail to: Community Relations & Communications Manager c/o City Hall, 25 West Main St., Auburn, WA 98001.
Past Auburn Hometown Heroes:
2007
2004
2003
- JoAnne Walters
- Jeanne Barber
- Jo & Dario Cugini
- Lynn & Helen Norman
2002
- Bill & Delores Kyle
- Jean Edberg
- Gertie Sprenger
- Lillian Kitchell
- Roger Thordarson
- George Osborn
- Dick Kammeyer
2001
- Koji Norikane
- Arnie Galli
- Dick Brugger
- Cyril & Nancy Van Selus
- Duncan Bonjorni
- Elaine Prenovost
- Fred Helser
- Virginia Cross
- Chuck & Leila Booth
2000
- Don Small
- Mel Sinex
- Ida Mae Struve
- Agnes Farr
- Libby Dykstra
- Sauce Shimojima
- John & Nancy Nixon
- Herman & Yoka Ansingh
1999
- Jim Weese
- Tom Hikida
- Juan Huseby
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