Since 1978, when the first Citizen of the Year Award was given to Ernie Simon, the following individuals and groups have received Clinton’s highest honor:
1978 — Ernie Simon
1979 — Bill Delk
1980 — Dee Ann Ray 1981 — Earl Smith
1982 — James Luckett
1983 — Dr. Curtis Cunningham
1984 — Emily Stratton
1985 — Charles Goodwin
1986 — Bill Robinson
1987 — F.A. Sewell III
1988 — Charles Engleman 1989 — Denver Meach…