Whitley County native and "Survivor: David vs. Goliath" winner Nick Wilson returned to his hometown of Williamsburg for a celebration Monday night.

Wilson, a public defender, won the $1 million prize in December and received praise for the way he played the reality competition during his 39 days as a castaway.

Williamsburg Mayor Roddy Harrison gave a key to the city to Wilson during the celebration, and he also proclaimed Wednesday as "Nick Wilson Day."

Wilson told WKYT he had two goals growing up. One was to be an attorney, and the other was to be on "Survivor."

"I ended up winning 'Survivor,' so that became my third goal," Wilson said. "I am at this point where I have done all three, and I am super proud and excited. But I am just looking forward to being home and sharing the experience with everybody. I know how proud everybody is and that means the world to me."

The city says it is also hoping to put up signs saying Williamsburg is the home of Nick Wilson.