Sandra Neely was named the 2015 Ada Town and Gown Distinguished Citizen of the year. 
At the banquet, previous distinguished citizens of the year were recognized. They are, from left: DeBow Freed, 1995; James Turner, 2012; Vicki Wolke, 2003; Charles VanDyne, 1996; James Meyer, 2004; Richard “Dick” Lawrence, 2007; Norm Rex, 2006; David Weimer, 1996; Mary Bowden, 2011; Terry Keiser, 2009; Fred Evans, (previous special award winner), David Retterer, 2014; and Sandra Neely, 2015.