Each spring, the mayor and City Council president select a person to induct for making a difference in our community. The annual Issaquah Hall of Fame award recognizes the efforts of exemplary individuals with records of inspiration, leadership and service. Past recipients include Rowan Hinds, Joe Forkner, Fred Butler, David Kappler, Francis Walton and Dan Anderson.
The award will be presented virtually to the recipient at the annual Issaquah Community Awards, sponsored by the Greater Issaquah Chamber of Commerce on May 24.
Award 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
Nominate a Community Member
To learn more and submit a nomination, please see our nomination form. The nomination deadline is 5 p.m. April 28, 2023.
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
2021 — Erica Maniez/Stacy Goodman