Nominations Now Open for the 2024 Ripley Outstanding Citizen- Deadline April 1, 2024!

Each year, the Ripley Women’s Club accepts nominations from the Ripley Community, as well as Women’s Club Members, for the GFWC Outstanding Citizen of the Year. It is so important to honor those that serve our community.

This award has been given every year since 1967, and honors a “person/persons who have made a significant positive difference to the Ripley Community”.

Would you like to nominate a fellow citizen?

2022 Winner, Charlie Truitt

Lori Blackburn and Family

2018 winner, Lori Blackburn and Family

Nominations should include the name of the nominee and a paragraph or two on the nominees contributions to Ripley. If you wish to make your nomination anonymous, please indicate this in your submission.


You can submit your nominations in one of several ways:

  1. Fill out this form. (https://ripleyohiowc.com/submit-nomination-for-outstanding-citizen/)
  2. Send an email to contact@ripleyohiowc.com
  3. Send an email to any womens club member

See a list of our previous winners here!

2022 Women’s Club Citizen of the Year: Charlie Truitt!

At their April meeting, the Ripley Women’s Club selected Charlie Truitt as the 2022 Outstanding Citizen for Ripley.

Charlie’s nomination letter explains all he does for the Ripley Community, and we will quote it here:

“Charlie is a selfless person who brings a smile to everyone he greets!  Why?  Because Charlie’s cheerful smiles come from his heart!  No matter what kind of a day you are having, if you have the privilege of running into Charlie, he will make your day better and brighter!”

Congratulations and a thank you to Charlie and all he does for our community. Charlie and a guest will be honored at the Ladies Club annual Spring Banquet. View a list of all our past winners (since 1967!)

Read more about Charlie’s award and all he does for our community in the upcoming Ripley Bee article, publishing soon!

Outstanding Citizens 2021: Jerry and Hylda Strange !

On April 5, Hilda and Jerry Strange were named the Outstanding Citizens for 2021! The Women’s Club wish to thank all those who submitted nominations this year. We have many great people living in Ripley! Please join us in congratulating Hylda and Jerry! Read more about Hylda and Jerry’s contributions to Ripley, from their nomination…

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