Established in 2017, this award commemorates the life-long example of community service and integrity exemplified by David Whitmer. Whitmer (1805-1888) was a longtime resident of Richmond, Missouri, where he operated a successful livery stable and became a prominent and respected citizen. In 1867, he was elected to fill an unexpired term as mayor (1867–68). Well known as one of the Three Witnesses of The Book of Mormon, Whitmer was an active member of the in the Richmond community until his death in 1888.
The David Whitmer Community Service Award 2019 recipient will be announced at the 2019 Whitmer Symposium, held at 2:30 pm on August 24, 2019 at the Historic Ferris Theatre in downtown Richmond, Missouri. The award is co-sponsored by the Ray County Historical Society, the Missouri Mormon Frontier Foundation, and Far West Missouri Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Nominations will be accepted between June 15 and August 1, 2019 and can be submitted electronically here or via mail to Whitmer Symposium, attn: Marshia Lacy at 411 E. Main St, Richmond, MO, 64085. If you have any questions, please contact Marshia at 816-509-63.
Past winners include F.G. Weary (2017) and Linda Emley (2018).