Professional

This individual has made a positive change in the Rock Island community through their employment by displaying leadership, character and initiative. The nominated person may have implemented social programs, raised money to help those in need, created or led a community event, or mentored youth, for example. They have earned the respect of their peers and the community. 

This person must be employed in Rock Island, but does not need to live in the city. 

Professional - Past Citizen of the Year Winners

The individual/business denoted with ** is the overall Citizen of the Year for that respective year.

2022Judge Carol Pentuic
2019Sarah Stevens 
2018 Ray Lind
2017Reverend Stacie Fidlar
2016Doug Hultquist
2015Brandy Donaldson
Lee Schenck
2014Dr. Christopher Whitt
2013Daniel Moore
2012Dr. Jeff Maurus
2011Janet Masamoto
2010Berlinda Tyler-Jamison
2009Italo ‘Lo’ Milani
2008Ametra Carrol
2007**Father Daniel Mirabelli
2006Mike Thoms
2005**Kevin Koski
2004**Gary Miner
2003Brian Hollenback
2002Joel Keim
2001Stewart Winstein
2000Cosette Thoms
1999Galen Westerfield
1998Kai Swanson
1997Mark Drake
1996Rev. Donald Johnson
1995Rev. Dupree Logan
1994Greg Vogele
1993Walter Braud
1992Dan Carmody
1991John Kindschuh
1990Don Wooten
1989Ted Johnson
1988Earl Stockdale
1987Eric Schwarz