Citizen of the Year
Overview
This award is presented to outstanding citizens of our town who, by their initiative and efforts over the years, have made Freeport a wonderful place to live. Recipients are listed on a separate plaque, displayed in Town Hall, in honor of their service and contributions.
The Award Process
The Special Projects Committee of the Freeport Town Council collects nominations annually. Candidates are reviewed, and recommendations for the Award are be made to the Council. The Council then presents the award to the recipient in a public ceremony.
Nominations are open through December 31st, 2025
To nominate a candidate, obtain a form from Town Hall, or download and return the Nomination Form to Town Hall:
2024 Citizens of the Year Award winners Sam & Kathy Smith receiving their award at a Town Council presentation.
Past Award Winners
- 2024-Sam and Kathy Smith
- 2023 - Mary Davis
- 2022 - Kathleen Sullivan
- 2021 - Katrina VanDusen
- 2020 - Jim Degrandpre
- 2019 - Maryellen Carew and Pauline (Sam) Hunneman AKA MASISTKA
- 2018 - Betheda Edmonds
- 2017 - Fred Palmer and John Paterson
- 2016 - George Denney
- 2015 - Jonas and Kate Werner
- 2014 - Freeport Community Services "Founding Mothers" Vaughndella Curtis, Betsy Ruff, Carol Southall, Janice Fogg, Suzie Harding, Sherry Smith
- 2013 - Ed Bradley
- 2012 - Tom Wright
- 2011 - Vicky Lowe
- 2010 - Bob Stevens
- 2009 - Rod Regier
- 2008 - Barbara Gifford
- 2007 - Dr. Jonathan Strout and Freeport Dental Associates
- 2006 - Mary Sauer and John Hoy
- 2005 - Betsy Ruff
- 2004 - Edgar Leighton
- 2003 - E Ann Westervelt
- 2002 - Louis Marstaller
- 2001 - Vaughndella Curtis
- 2000 - Edward Bonney
- 1999 - Frank Small
- 1998 - Frank Garland
- 1997 - Edward Bueter and Fred Fernald
- 1996 - Paul Powers