Volunteer of the year award

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Every year since 2007, members of WAHS have chosen a person who has committed extraordinary time, effort and/or financial contributions during that year to WAHS and its mission. The Volunteer of the Year Award is given to members and non-members alike.  The decision is difficult because there are always several very deserving candidates!  Nominations are taken from members.  Voting takes place in October and the award is presented in November at the general membership meeting.  We would like to congratulate all past recipients for their devotion to our organization!

2007 – Gary Daines                                2021– Fred Jefson

2008 – Ed Klos                                           2022 – Grant Johnson

2009 – Karen Hankee                            2023 – Marlo Volden

2010 – George Navrestad                   2024 – Ellie Brye

2011 – Bertha Johnson                        

2012 – Marlowe Nelson                     

2013 – Elaine Lund                                 

2014 – Elaine Olson

2015 – Kathy Anderson

2016 – Madeline Anderson

2017 – Roy Jefson

2018 – Carol Navrestad

2019 – Garland McGarvey

2020 - Blaine Hedberg                               

 The WAHS board of directors bestows a Lifetime Achievement Award to recognize the efforts of a special individual(s) who has shone outstanding dedication and distinguished service to the mission of WAHS.  Nominations are open and appreciated by any member of the community.  If you know a person who deserves this honor, please write a LETTER of SUPPORT to nominate them.  Include your NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER and EMAIL and that of the person you are nominating. 

 Letters of nomination and any supporting materials such as documents, photographs or testimonials will become the property of WAHS.

Nomination letters should be sent to:    Westby Area Historical Society
                                                                                       Attention: Nominating Committee
                                                                                       P. O. Box 42
                                                                                       Westby, WI 54667

Kathy Volden – nominated by her granddaughter Ryley Ray

Dan Kotek – nominated by his granddaughter Lanie Fremstad

Holly Phillips – nominated by her nephew Dominic Tucker

Ron Janzen – nominated by his granddaughter Haylee Janzen

Susan Salek – nominated by her grandson David Salek

Harlan Helseth – nominated by his granddaughter Adelyn Helseth

Diane Langaard – nominated by her granddaughter Autumn Lunde

Jed Nestingen – nominated by his granddaughter Hannah Fremstad

Sarah Lendowsky – nominated by her granddaughter Emma Klos

Gary Anderson – nominated by his grandson Tanner Turben

Terrie Haugen – nominated by her granddaughter Siri Haugen

John Blihovde – nominated by his grandchildren Noah and Natalie Banish

Bonnie Peterson – nominated by her grandsons Evan Peterson and Cole Peterson

Bob Volden – nominated by his granddaughter Cheyenne La Mere

Shirley Aarness – nominated by her granddaughter Morgan Olson

Milan Dunnum – nominated by his granddaughter Laura Dunnum

Carol Cade – nominated by her granddaughter Brynn Cade

Curtis Moe – nominated by his grandchildren Elijah Moe, Melissa Daines, Katie Moe, Michaela Moe and Jake Daines

Mary Daines – nominated by her granddaughters Chelsea Daines, Rachel Maxwell and Becca Maxwell

Shirley Monson – nominated by her granddaughter Caitlin Malin

Ole Yttri –  nominated by his granddaughter Taylor Fortney

Donna Fortun – nominated by her granddaughter Krista Fortun

Verdel Sharping – nominated by his granddaughter Traci Rudie 

Delia Stendalen – nominated by her granddaughter Katie Sebion

Donald Yanske – nominated by his grandson Nicholas Yanske

Edith Solberg – nominated by her granddaughter Ashley Lewiston