Nominate residents to the Hall of Fame — a top honor for making a lasting contribution to the community.
Each year, the City Council President and Mayor select a person to induct into the Issaquah Hall of Fame for making a lasting difference in our community.
The annual award recognizes the efforts of exemplary individuals with records of inspiration, leadership, and service.
To learn more and submit a nomination, please see our nomination form. The nomination deadline is 5 p.m. March 1, 2022.
The award will be presented to the recipient March 31 at the annual Issaquah Community Awards sponsored by the Greater Issaquah Chamber of Commerce.
Nomination Criteria
- Inspiration
- Service
- Leadership
- Civic-mindedness
- Activity in drawing positive attention to the community
- Fundraising efforts for the public good
- Length of service to the community
Previous Inductees
- 1987 — Ernie Neuman/Bob Catterall
- 1988 — Harriet Fish
- 1989 — Marvin Mohl/Rev. Bob Gray
- 1990 — Norm Anderson/Harvey Manning
- 1991 — Ruth Kees
- 1992 — John Whitaker
- 1993 — Suzanne Suther
- 1994 — Tommie Troutman
- 1995 — Dorothy Knitter
- 1996 — Cheri Meier (Tourangeau)
- 1997 — Ted Cook Jr.
- 1998 — Ed Squifflet
- 1999 — Rod Anderson
- 2000 — Karen Ridlon
- 2001 — David Harris
- 2002 — Rose Finnegan
- 2003 — Donny Robertson/Robin Kelley
- 2004 — Marty Budzius
- 2005 — Linda Ruehle/Leo Finnegan
- 2006 — John Williams
- 2007 — Greg Spranger
- 2008 — Skip Rowley
- 2009 — Judd Kirk/Barbara Justice
- 2010 — Leon Kos
- 2011 — José Angel Enciso
- 2012 — Barbara de Michele/Master Sgt. Richard "Top" DeMarco
- 2013 — Debbie Berto
- 2014 — Ava Frisinger
- 2015 — Shelley Frey
- 2016 — Rowan Hinds
- 2017 — Joe Forkner
- 2018 — Fred Butler/David Kappler
- 2019 — Dan Anderson/Frances Walton
- 2020 — David Waggoner