A woman known for her leadership, advocacy and diplomacy has been named the Clark County First Citizen.
Nan Henrickson, a current Camas resident and former mayor, was selected for the honor by a committee of area leaders convened by the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington.
The First Citizen Award recognizes a Clark County resident who has modeled exemplary citizenship through their actions and service to the community. Henriksen will be officially recognized during a reception and presentation Tuesday, Oct. 20, in Vancouver.
According to a press release, Henriksen’s nomination focused heavily on her career in public service, where she collaborated with others to realize a shared community vision for Camas. At the time, the city was facing adversity. Her efforts shaped the economic fabric of greater Clark County, bringing both people and prosperity to the region.
During her time as mayor from 1983 to 1992, she led Camas in attracting three major industries and dozens of employers including Underwriters Laboratories, SHARP Microelectronics, WaferTech and Heraeus Shin-etsu.