CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

2026 Citizen of the Year
Nancy Whelehan Leport


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The Hilton community is proud to honor Nancy Whelehan Leport as the 2026 Hilton Citizen of the Year,
recognizing her decades of service, leadership, and unwavering dedication to preserving the shared history of Hilton and Parma.

Nancy has been a central figure in organizing and advancing local historical preservation efforts for future generations. As Secretary of the Parma–Hilton Historical Society, she has played a vital role in safeguarding the stories, artifacts, and traditions that define the region and connect its past to its present.

Her commitment to service began early and has continued throughout her ministry career, nonprofit leadership, and ongoing historical work. She also played a transformative role in the Hilton Alumni Association, helping turn a simple scholarship idea into a thriving 501(c)(3) organization that now supports students, teachers, and alumni across generations.

Under Nancy’s steady leadership, the Hilton Alumni Association has grown into a powerful force for educational support and community connection. Her vision and dedication have strengthened the fabric of the community, ensuring that both Hilton’s history and its future remain vibrant.

Please join us in celebrating Nancy Whelehan Leport, the 2026 Hilton Citizen of the Year,
and thanking her for her lasting impact on the Hilton community.

Hilton Citizen of the Year Recipients
2026 Nancy Whelehan Leport
2025 Hilton Apple Fest Committee Members
2024 Steve Elliott
2023 David Zajonczkoski
2022 Rick Holden and the Volunteers of the Hilton Food Shelf
2021 Tom Smith
2020 James Mullen
2019 Walt Horylev
2018 Pat Johnson
2017 George Heinrich
2016 Charlie Kimball
2015
Tom Scheg
2014
Tina and Mike Zebulske
2013
Linda Viney
2012
David Tresohlavy
2011
Kay Melvin
2010
Robert Martin & Thomas Hunte (in memory of their father Fredrick Hunte)
2009
Thomas Burger
2008
Sharon Prince
2007
David Goodrich
2006
Pastor Albert Zoller
2005
John Duggan
2004
Rick Furnal
2003
Doug Hurlbutt
2002
John Barclay
2001
Alexander Howe
2000
Mary Lane, Ann Doan, Patricia Brotz
1999
Edward (Bud) Hendershot
1998
Carm Carmestro
1997
Wilbur Hermance
1996
Herb MacNaughton
1995
Homer Marple
1994
Frank Hutchison
1993
Brayton Miles & Barbara Miles
1992
Josie Waverly
1991
Herb Trimmer
1990
Gordon Bascom
1989
Ron Gosnell



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