How is the recipient of the Distinguished Citizen of the Year selected? The Town and Gown consists of 10 organizations. The public nominates candidates for the award. Each organization selects someone to the T&G committee, which reviews the nominees and selects the winner.

Sponsoring organizations are:
Ada CIC
Ada Ministerial Association
Chamber of Commerce
Junior Civic League
Kiwanis Club
Lions Club
Ohio Northern University
Rotary Club
Twice Ten Arts Club
Village of Ada