FLORENCE – The community is invited to celebrate the past – and the future – at the Florence First Citizen & Future First Citizen Luncheon on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St.
Since 1967, the Florence First Citizen has recognized the achievements of Florence community members and Siuslaw High School students who have made Florence a safer, kinder, and more connected community. Their work has created and sustained entities such as the Siuslaw Public Library, PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Center, the Florence Events Center, Lane Community College Florence Center, the Power of Florence Day of Service, the Kiwanis Flag Program – as continuing the work of service organizations such as Rotary, Kiwanis, Soroptimists, Delta Gamma, P.E.O., Elks, and many others.
This year’s Legacy of Leadership event honors five First Citizen nominees for their lasting impacts through 2025 as well as the Future First Citizen nominees from Siuslaw High School for 2025.
The First Citizen Nominees are:
- Dale Edwards
- Gayle Sisson
- Sally Wantz
- Mike Webb
- Greg Wood
The Future First Citizen Nominees are:
- Nyx Harklerode
- Adylin Holbrook
- Danin Lacouture
- Camden Linton
- Jacob Mann
Congratulations to the nominees!
The First Citizens Committee received twice the usual number of nominations this year in both categories; the five top scoring finalists were then submitted to the judging panel. Judging is an important honor undertaken by past First Citizens. The winners will be announced during the March 31 event.
Tickets to the Florence First Citizen Legacy Luncheon are now on sale through The Good Deed Project. The ticket price of $30 includes lunch and the Awards Ceremony. The event will recognize past First Citizens and honor the inspiring stories of this year’s nominees. Events sponsorships are still available by emailing thegoodddeeproject501c3@gmail.com. Additionally, full tables of 8 are available for $300, which includes sponsoring a meal of a First Citizen nominee.