2008 Award Recipients
Wisconsin Partner Of The Year
The award is given to an individual who has freely given of time and talent and who has demonstrated a dedicated commitment to the partnership. With a willingness to go the extra mile and uphold the mission of the partnership, the recipient exemplifies the spirit of service to volunteerism.
· Omar Barberena
Nicaraguan Partner Of The Year
The award is given to an individual who has freely given of time and talent and who has demonstrated a dedicated commitment to the partnership. With a willingness to go the extra mile and uphold the mission of the partnership, the recipient exemplifies the spirit of service to volunteerism.
· Karen Alicia Meza Gómez
Partner City Of The Year
The award is given to a partnership that has demonstrated outstanding activity between the north and the south. Criteria include active involvement from both communities, member exchange, two-way communication, and cooperative projects.
· Fort Atkinson/Puerto Cabezas
Partner Project Of The Year
The award is given to a project developed within the partnership by volunteers. Following the spirit of the partnership, Wisconsin and Nicaragua partners work together to plan and implement an activity that makes a major impact on civil society.
· Youth Ambassadors
The Power Of One
Many projects are accomplished because someone had a dream or a vision and then quietly went about using their skills and energy to make something happen. The award is given to individuals who exemplify "the power of one."
· Judy Miller
Loyalty Award
Very special recognition is given to a volunteer who has demonstrated their commitment to making a difference in the hearts and lives of our counterparts through longstanding membership and activity with W/NP.
· Bob & Sherin Bowen
· Maxine Burress
· Marty Havlovic
· Brad & Joanne Martin
· Ellen Maurer
· Judy Miller
· Lynda Pracht
· Bob & Mary Nellis
The Unsung Hero Award
The award is given as recognition to a person who has gone the extra mile in a quiet manner. The task taken on was accomplished with little publicity or recognition. Without this acknowledgement, few would be aware of their dedication and commitment to the activity.
· Minerva Johnson
· Angie Bruner
Silent Supporters
Behind every successful organization are people quietly providing invaluable support.
· Linda Ford
· Chuch Hill
· Mary Beth Nienhaus
Friends Of The Partnership
Recognition is given to those friends who have graciously and loyally supported specific activities of the partnership.
· Bob Moody Trucking, Plover, WI
· Careli Tours, Nicaragua
· DigiCOPY, Stevens Point, WI
· Jose Maria, Las Mercedes Hotel, Managua, Nicaragua
· Las Mercedes Hotel, Managua, Nicaragaua
· Play It Again Sports, Appletong, WI
Citation Award
The Citation Award is given to a group of individuals, an organization, or a corporation. Such contributions can be in the form of lending to or assisting in project development through monetary or in-kind donations.
· Jerry Saeman & Madison Westside Rotary
Recognition of Service Award
This award is given in recognition of, and, with deepest gratitude to, an individual who has served as a dedicated member of the Wisconsin/Nicaraguan Board of Directors.
· Arlen Albrecht
· Lynda Pracht
· Don Beaver
· Joanne Selkurt-Martin
· Don Nolan
· Tanya Zastrow
Profile of a New Volunteer Award
This award is given in recognition of a new volunteer who has caught the spirit of the organization and involved others from the Wisconsin and Nicaraguan chapters in developing a new project or complementing an existing project activity.
· Colin Hanson, Edgar High School
Profile of a Youth Volunteer Award
This award is given in recognition of a new volunteer who has caught the spirit of the organization and involved others from the Wisconsin and Nicaraguan chapters in developing a new project or complementing an existing project activity.
· Appleton West High School
· SPASH Fiesta Club
