Lexington Lions - White Tricorne Hat

On Wednesday April 10th, Lexington Lions will present the 2013 White Tricorne Hat Recipient at Cary Hall in Lexington Center, at 7:00 PM. The presentation will be made prior to the opening of Town Meeting. To help make this a successful event, everyone is urged to attend this special presentation.
We are now accepting nominations for the 2013 award.

Each year, since 1954, the White Tricorne Hat honors an outstanding resident of Lexington.

The Lions Club would like to thank all those in the town of Lexington Massachusetts for supporting this public honor and we welcome nominations for 2013.

White Tricorn Hat Parade

2012 White Tricorne Hat Recipient

White Tricorne Hat History 2013 Instructions & Nominations now open

1954-1959 1960-1969 1970-1979 1980-1989 1990-1999 2000-Present

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 will be available in February, 2013.

pdf version of Nominating Instructions

pdf version of Nomination Form

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

The 2007 White Hat Recipient

Beverly Allison Kelley

2006 Recipient - Winston E.

The 2006 White Hat Recipient

Winston E. "Pat" Flynn