Nomination Deadline: Monday, November 29, 2021
Selection Criteria
The individual or couple recognized with this award will meet the following criteria:
- Must be an active leader(s) in the community on a volunteer basis
- Must have made significant contributions to the Dublin community, outside of work requirements in the past year
- Must attend the St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
- May not be a current elected official or running for office
- May not have been recognized by the City in the past 5 years
- Nominations submitted anonymously will not be considered
- May reside outside of Dublin
Role
- Serve as media spokesperson
- Preside over the parade on Saturday, March 12
- Attend the Grand Leprechaun luncheon following the parade
- Participate in the opening parade at the Dublin Irish Festival
Grand Leprechauns
Rev. Steve Norden – 2019
George Bell – 2018
Tim Hansley – 2017
Julie Rinaldi – 2016
Bob Adamek – 2015
Michael Blackwell – 2014
Cap Clegg – 2013
Rich Weber – 2012
Dave and Margie Amorose – 2011
Clayton Rose III – 2010
Tom Sevitz – 2009
Lois Dixon – 2008
A.C. Strip – 2007
Tom and Gayle Holton – 2006
Gene Bostic – 2005
Chi Weber – 2004
Jim Richards – 2003
Herb Jones – 2002
Jan Rozanski – 2000
Jack Price- 1999
Don Piunno – 1998
Jim Link – 1997
Bryan Deal – 1996
David Wolfe – 1995
Dr. R.C. Smith – 1994
Sherman Sheldon – 1993
Bill Chambers – 1992
Joseph Dixon – 1991
Robert Karrer – 1990
Catherin Headlee – 1989
Bill Doty – 1988
Edward Thornton – 1987
Lewis Geese – 1986
Clayton Rose II – 1985
George Eger – 1984
For more information, please contact Events Administration at 614.410.4545 or by email at cwitchey@dublin.oh.us