Lexington Lions - White Tricorne Hat

We are now accepting nominations for the 2014 White Tricorne Hat Award. Each year, since 1954, the White Tricorne Hat honors an outstanding resident of Lexington.

This year the White Tricorne Hat will be presented on Monday, April 21, 2014 at ceremonies on the Lexington Green following the morning parade.

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 2014.

On Wednesday April 10th 2013, Lexington Lions presented the 2013 White Tricorne Hat Recipient at Cary Hall in Lexington Center.

The presentation was made prior to the opening of Town Meeting to the 2013 recipient Robert Sacco.

White Tricorn Hat Parade

2013 White Tricorne Hat Recipient

White Tricorne Hat History 2014 Instructions & Nomination Form

1954-1959

1960-1969

1970-1979

1980-1989

1990-1999

2000-2009

2010-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 are now available.

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