Since 1975, the Broken Bow Area Chamber of Commerce has proudly honored outstanding individuals who go above and beyond for our community with the Citizen of the Year award. This cherished tradition celebrates the selfless service, leadership, and dedication that make Broken Bow a better place to live, work, and grow.
Congratulations to this year’s Citizens of the Year. Your commitment and impact inspire us all.
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1975 – Harold Norris
1976 – Goat Ray
1979 – Rev. Dick Spinner
1980 – Eddie Hamilton
1981 – Louis Hutchinson Batson
1982 – Jewell Callaham
1983 – Dr. Ken Delucia
1984 – Robert Peavy
1985 – David Norris
1986 – Jane Propps
1987 – Margaret Bollinger
1988 – Rector Johnson
1989 – Barbara Hicks
1990 – Earl Hayes
1991 – Billie Tomlinson
1992 – Pat Webb
1993 – Mark Guthrie
1994 – Pat Peavy
1995 – David Norris
1996 – Rev. Chuck Darby
1997 – Frank Meddock
1998 – Royce Meek
1999 – Robyn Batson
2000 – Terry Walker
2001 – Michelle Finch-Walker
2002 – Dian Proctor
2003 – Mark Guthrie
2004 – Dave Smulyan
2005 – Ray Pruett
2006 – Carolyn Davis
2007 – Roger Ross
2007 – Tim Tomlinson
2008 – Glena Ward
2009 – Vian Bunch
2010 – Judy Kirk
2011 – Billie Tomlinson
2012 – Dennis Bates
2013 – Lance Corporal Anthony Yanez
2014 – Charlette Hearne
2015 – Teakie Leathers
2016 – Gabie Rhyne
2017 – Masheli Sargent
2018 – Brandon Rupp
2019 – Bill Porton
2019 – Dana Porton
2021 – Shelly Davis
2022 – Jacque Compton
2023 – Sharon Payne
2024 – Granville Jett
1976 – Goat Ray
1979 – Rev. Dick Spinner
1980 – Eddie Hamilton
1981 – Louis Hutchinson Batson
1982 – Jewell Callaham
1983 – Dr. Ken Delucia
1984 – Robert Peavy
1985 – David Norris
1986 – Jane Propps
1987 – Margaret Bollinger
1988 – Rector Johnson
1989 – Barbara Hicks
1990 – Earl Hayes
1991 – Billie Tomlinson
1992 – Pat Webb
1993 – Mark Guthrie
1994 – Pat Peavy
1995 – David Norris
1996 – Rev. Chuck Darby
1997 – Frank Meddock
1998 – Royce Meek
1999 – Robyn Batson
2000 – Terry Walker
2001 – Michelle Finch-Walker
2002 – Dian Proctor
2003 – Mark Guthrie
2004 – Dave Smulyan
2005 – Ray Pruett
2006 – Carolyn Davis
2007 – Roger Ross
2007 – Tim Tomlinson
2008 – Glena Ward
2009 – Vian Bunch
2010 – Judy Kirk
2011 – Billie Tomlinson
2012 – Dennis Bates
2013 – Lance Corporal Anthony Yanez
2014 – Charlette Hearne
2015 – Teakie Leathers
2016 – Gabie Rhyne
2017 – Masheli Sargent
2018 – Brandon Rupp
2019 – Bill Porton
2019 – Dana Porton
2021 – Shelly Davis
2022 – Jacque Compton
2023 – Sharon Payne
2024 – Granville Jett