(Laramie, WY) – The Wyoming Association of Municipalities (WAM) awarded Mick Pryor its Community Hero Award on June 4, 2026, during its annual summer convention in Laramie. Mick was nominated by the City of Riverton and selected as one of only two recipients from nominations submitted by communities across the state.
“Mick Pryor represents the very best of Fremont County,” said Riverton City Administrator Kyle Butterfield. “He consistently puts the interests of others ahead of his own and has demonstrated a genuine commitment to strengthening our community. Mick’s contributions are not limited to a single project or organization — they reflect a lifelong willingness to serve, support others, and help make Riverton a better place.” 
WAM presents Community Hero Awards to individuals, groups, or organizations involved in community enhancement efforts, including beautification, historic preservation, downtown revitalization, community recreation programs, and events that benefit the entire community. The award recognizes those who make their communities stronger through the generous investment of their time, resources, and expertise.
Mick Pryor has spent decades contributing to Fremont County through leadership, volunteerism, and a deep commitment to public service. His efforts have helped support community initiatives, strengthen local organizations, and create opportunities that benefit residents throughout the Rendezvous City.
A business leader and former United States Marine Corps captain, Mick has consistently stepped forward to address challenges facing the community. In healthcare, Mick has served on the hospital board and as a founding member of the River Peak Hospital committee. His leadership helped support efforts to secure significant USDA funding that made a new hospital in Riverton possible — an investment that will benefit residents for generations.
Mick has also taken on complex regional challenges that require collaboration and persistence. Through his leadership with the Joint Committee on Funding Key Services and the Regional Ambulance Service Evaluation Committee through the Fremont County Association of Governments, Mick has worked to strengthen emergency medical services across a region with unique geographic and financial challenges.
His commitment to community connectivity and economic vitality is equally evident. For more than a decade, Mick has served on the Airport Board and the Fremont Air Service Team, helping support improvements to regional air service and contributing to record passenger numbers at the Central Wyoming Regional Airport. He has also volunteered his time with the Chamber of Commerce and served as President of the Riverton Rotary Club.
“Mick has the rare ability to bring people together and inspire others to get involved,” Butterfield added. “He leads by example, not because he seeks recognition, but because he believes in the importance of serving his neighbors and investing in the future of our community. This award is a fitting recognition of the impact he has made.”
The City of Riverton congratulates Mick Pryor on this well-deserved honor and thanks him for his continued commitment to the Rendezvous City.
ABOUT THE WYOMING ASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPALITIES: The Wyoming Association of Municipalities (WAM) was incorporated in 1967 as a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization representing and serving Wyoming’s cities and towns. WAM represents all 99 incorporated municipalities across Wyoming, ranging from small towns to larger communities.
WAM serves municipal officials, career staff, community leaders, and partners committed to strengthening Wyoming communities. The organization provides services tailored to local governments, including legislative tracking, educational opportunities, training, and resources for municipal leaders. WAM also advocates at the state and federal levels to ensure municipalities have a strong voice in decisions affecting their communities.
Every Wyoming resident benefits from the quality services and facilities provided by cities and towns, with approximately 69 percent of Wyoming’s population living within an incorporated municipality. WAM is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of mayors, council members, and other municipal officials from across the state.