Lexington Lions - White Tricorne Hat

At a Special Town Event at 7PM on April 17, 2025, Susan Rockwell was announced as the 2025 White Tricorne Hat Recipient.

The Thursday Evening Event included Recognition of all 2025 Award Recipients, recognition of Volunteerism and Celebration of Lexington’s 250^th year of Patriots.

Henry Liu was announced as the 2024 White Tricorn Hat Award Recipient on Monday, April 15, 2024 during Patriots Day Morning Ceremonies on the Battle Green.

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White Tricorn Hat History

1954-1959

1960-1969

1970-1979

1980-1989

1990-1999

2000-2009

2010-2019

2020-2029

Introduction

The White Tricorne Hat Award, Lexington's Oustanding Citizen of the Year, is presented annually on Patriots Day.

The committee judges the candidates against the following criteria:

Must be a current resident of Lexington.
Must not be a current major elected office holder.
Must not have won the award previously.
- Click Here for a list of the Past White Tricorne Hat Award Recipients
Of the candidates that meet the above qualifications, the committee* will select the person who, in their opinion, meets the following criteria based on the submitted application and supporting material:
- has demonstrated a dedication to the principles of outstanding leadership.
- has advanced the American way of life in Lexington by giving unselfishly of his or her time and talents over the years, beyond the normal bounds of his or her normal occupation.
The award is presented without regard to sex, race or religious affiliation. Nomination forms and instructions are now available.

The committee is typically composed of a representative of the Lexington Lions Club, Lexington Clergy Association, Lexington Rotary Club, Lexington Chamber of Commerce, one other Lexington Civic Organization, and the Lexington Historical Society. In addition, the two most recent recipients of the award are voting members of the committee.

2014 John Lucente

The 2014 White Hat Recipient

John Lucente

The 2007 White Hat Recipient

Beverly Allison Kelley

2006 Recipient - Winston E.

The 2006 White Hat Recipient

Winston E. "Pat" Flynn

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