Strasburg seeking Volunteer of the Year

STRASBURG — Strasburg is seeking nominations for its annual Volunteer of the Year Award.

The village has presented the award since 2007, honoring a member of the village whose volunteer activities have benefited the community.

The award, which is presented by the Strasburg Village Board, is accepting nominations through August 17, according to the latest edition of the village’s publication “Gnome News”.

Any individual, group, business, or organization whose volunteer activities benefit the Village of Strasburg is eligible.

Nominees must meet three criteria:

• Demonstrate exceptional commitment to volunteerism by helping with a special project or ongoing activities
• Demonstrate exemplary leadership, creativity, cooperation, and hard work in their service to others
• Serve as role models by inspiring others to serve

Letters of nomination should cite the points or reasons why the nominated party is the candidate most deserving of the honor.

An awards committee will review the nominations and select the winner.

The 2026 Volunteer of the Year announcement will be at the village Wiener Roast on Friday, September 18, at the village park.

Previous winners

There have been 19 honorees of this award since its inception in 2007. The following is a list of recipients in reverse order:

• 2025: Kurt Friese
• 2024: Sue Bowers
• 2023: Morgan Mathis
• 2022: Kristina Moore
• 2021: Ian and Stephanie Kinkley
• 2020: MaRanda McClain
• 2019: Doug Quast
• 2018: Angie and Jason Edwards
• 2017: Jim Weiss, Justin Krile
• 2016: Brittany Kaufman
• 2015: Jodie Quast
• 2014: Charlie Culver
• 2013: Jane Giertz
• 2012: Chris Daniels
• 2011: Karen Kull, Lisa Shelton
• 2010: Patsy Lenz
• 2009: Linda Oakley
• 2008: Gary Kull
• 2007: Larry Giertz