Join us in recognizing the individuals, groups, and nonprofits that have been a bright light for our community! 

 

This awards ceremony was created to celebrate individuals, groups, and companies that epitomize the spirit of giving throughout the year.

Meaningful community solutions aren’t possible without people, from all walks of life, rolling up their sleeves to share their time and talent. The true spirit of giving resides in the hearts of individuals that give with no expectation of anything in return. We are so lucky to have such generous people that support our community.

Award presentation
2021 Spirit Awards will be held virtually from April 26 to April 30th in a new format! Short videos will be released daily that week to announce the winners on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube channel.

 

Volunteer of the Year Award Winner: Al Harmeling

 

Group Volunteers of the Year Award Winners: Sheboygan County Mask Makers

 

 

Outstanding Essential Worker Award Winner: Starrlene Grossman

 

Community Nonprofit Spirit Award Winner: Boys & Girls Clubs of Sheboygan County

 

Lifetime Achievement Award Winner: Eileen Simenz

2021 Nominees

Volunteer of the Year Nominees:

• Samantha Chapa
• Sue Garski
• Sandra Gibson
• Al Harmeling
• Heidi Hediger
• Kimberly Keller
• Nina Kohler
• Carol Reineking
• Karen Schueffner
• Joe Tobola
• Lynda Torke

Group Volunteers of the Year Nominees:

• Ducks Unlimited Greenwing Day Committee
• HSA Bank
• Salvation Army Food Pantry Volunteers: Lonnie Proveaux, Steve O'Neill, Jack Egan, Alan anand Mary Kalk, Fran and Gordy Schneider
• Sheboygan Mask Makers
• Todd Arnoldi and Rage Fitness
• Volunteer Drivers for Sheboygan County Aging and Disability Resource Center - Rural Home Delivered Meal Program

Outstanding Essential Worker(s) Nominees:

• Starr Grossman
• Deanna Grundl
• Lakeland University Student Services staffs
• Deidre Martinez
• Meyer Motors Staff; summer reading program, food drives
• Rage Fitness
• Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice Caregivers
• Clarita Wesley

Community Nonprofit Spirit Nominees:

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sheboygan County
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Sheboygan County
• Great Marriages Mentor Couples
• Lakeshore Community Health Care Staff
• Launch: Lakeland Student-Run Businesses
• Mead Public Library
• Mental Health America in Sheboygan County
• Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice Caregivers
• Sheboygan County Food Bank

Lifetime Achievement Nominees:

• Paul Bartelt
• Carol Dussault
• Clarence Goetsch
• Dennis Ketterman
• Mary Lynne Donohue
• Ginny Mikkelson
• Marilyn Montemayor
• Eileen Simenz

Previous Spirit Award Winners

Youth Volunteer Star

• 2020 – Chelsea Braun
• 2019 – Allison Kreft 
• 2018 – Dustin Eilers 
• 2017 – Cordell Plopper 
• 2016 – Our Savior’s Lutheran Youth Group and Confirmation Class 

Group/Team Volunteers of the Year

• 2020 – Kohler-Andrae Friday Group
• 2019 – Girls Reaching Out (Water wells built in Malawi)
• 2018 – ReStore Volunteers (Habitat for Humanity)
• 2017 – IDEAS Academy students and teacher Tim Pasche
• 2016 – Sheboygan Symphony Carolers

Community Spirit Award Previous Winners

• 2020 – Wells Fargo
• 2019 – HSA Bank
• 2018 – Sargento
• 2017 – Johnsonville Sausage
• 2016 – Kohler Co.

Outstanding Volunteer Board of Directors

Volunteer of the Year

• 2020 – Larry Doolittle 
• 2019 – Kathy Rowe
• 2018 – Ashleigh Yonke
• 2017 – Craig Keberly 
• 2016 – Gerry Plehn 

Lifetime Achievement Award

• 2020 – Tom Leibham
• 2019 – Jeff Lynds
• 2018 – Henry Jung
• 2017 – Marge Sonnenburg
• 2016 – Denny Moyer

 Other Questions? Contact us by calling 920-458-3425 or emailing info@uwofsc.org.