NGWSD-MN All-Time Honorees Listed by Award

Breaking Barriers
1995       Peggy Brenden, St. Cloud Tech H.S.
                Sally Callahan, St. Louis Park H.S.
                Becky DeTert, Martin County West H.S.
                Evonne Evans, Rochester Public Schools
                Steve Fisher, Chisago Lakes H.S.
                Mary Beth Holmberg, Morris Area H.S.
                Diane Ilstrup, Rochester Public Schools
                Jan Jensen Skoviera, Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City Jr.
                JoAnn Johnson, Rochester Public Schools
                Very Johnson, Grygla School #447
                Ken Kinsley, Maple Lake H.S.
                Roy Kline, Hastings H.S.
                Dale Koestler, United South Central H.S.
                Pat Laska, Rochester Public Schools
                Judy Lien, Rochester Public Schools
                Carol Lilla, Montgomery-Lonsdale Public Schools
                Judy Lohrenz, Fairmont H.S.
                Dick Maher, Blue Earth Area H.S.
                Mel Nefstead, Staples-Motley H.S.
                Carol Nelson, Madelia H.S.
                Gail Nucech, Hibbing H.S.
                 Jenny Paul, Totino Grace H.S.
                Sheryl Ramstad Hvass, Breck School
                Carol Smith, Paynesville Area H.S.
                Jim Wander, Benilde-St. Margaret H.S.
                Karen Wright Tomberlin, Greenway H.S.
                1974-75 Luverne H.S. Girls’ Basketball
                Alexandria Girls’ Soccer Boosters – Alexandria School District 206
                American Association of University Women (AAUW) – Faribault Senior H.S.
                Area J Girls Fastpitch Softball Assoc. – St. Paul
                Benilde-St. Margaret Girls’ Hockey Team
                Bomber Boosters – Cannon Falls
1996       Nancy Anderson, Cottage Grove Parks & Rec.
                Kathy Callies, Foley H.S.
                Audrey Carothers, United South Central H.S., Wells
                Diane Dutcher, Paynesville Area H.S.
                Sue Greimel, Richfield Soccer
                Pat Henderson, MN Twisters
                Lenne Holland, Blue Earth Area
                Shirle Holte, Grygla H.S.
                Michelle Holtze, North Star Martial Arts Academy
                Jim Hopp, Grand Meadow Schools
                Carol Howe-Veenstra, St. Cloud Tech H.S.
                Cathy Hughes, Aitkin Public Schools
                JoeAnn Jackson, Hospitality House Boys & Girls Club
                Correne Keefawver, Rocori Schools
                Jane Kjos, Benson H.S.
                Barbara Lehman, Cooper H.S.
                Jude Long, MRPB, Powderhorn Park
                Dayna Ludeman, Tracy H.S.
                Bruce McBride, MPRB, Powderhorn Park
                Rod Melbo, Irondale Girls’ Fastpitch
                Jim Mickelson, Chisago Lakes Schools
                Mike Miller, MRPB, Van Cleve
                Dorothy Niebor Voss, St. Cloud Apollo H.S.
                Kim Niederluecke, Richfield School District
                Douglas Novak, Am. Assoc. of University Women, Red Wing
                Kim Pelzer, Kimball Area H.S.
                Sandy Peterson, MPRB
                Roger Plachta, Esko H.S.
                Betty Richardson, Highland Park H.S.
                William Rooney, Am. Assoc. of University Women, Red Wing
                Rollie Schwanz, Irondale Girls’ Fastpitch Assoc.
                Ron Schwartz, Hopkins/Minnetonka Rec.
                Shirley Sommer, GFW, Winthrop
                Kim Stevensen, Nicollet Public Schools
                Jamie Strandmark, MN Twisters
                Shawn Tatge, Lakeville Girls’ Hockey Team
                Van Hardy, Winona Prime Time Girls’ Basketball
                Steve Voss, MPRB, Pearl Park
                Terry Wehling, Robbinsdale Armstrong H.S.
                Dakota County Outdoor Ed – Hastings
                Dassel-Cokato Girls’ Youth Hockey
                East Grand Forks Blue Line Club
                Elgin-Millville Student Athletes
                Faribault Girls’ Basketball Association
                Fergus Falls Hockey Parent’s Committee
                Girls Scout Council of Greater Minneapolis
                International Gymnastics
                Minnetonka Skipper Booster Club – Minnetonka H.S.
1997       Tina Simonson, Eveleth-Gilbert H.S.
1999       Bill Acree, Murry Jr. H.S.
                Shelley Alvin, North Branch H.S.
                Marie Anderson, Lakes Community Ed
                Nancy A Anderson, Woodbury H.S.
                Amy Belius, Cretin Durham Hall H.S.
                JoAnne Biondich, Eveleth H.S.
                Katie Bittner, Maplewood C.C.
                Bonnie Brever, St. Anthony Sports Boosters 
                Connie Briggs, Cottage Grove
                Linda Caron, Onamia H.S.
                Theresa Cartwright, St. Agnes H.S.
                Barb Clawson, Bloomington
                Ruth Cole, Perham H.S.
                Anna Crowson, Rochester
                Sue DeGardner, Roseville
                Norma Dobbs, St. Cloud Cathedral H. S.
                Audrey Duellman, Maplewood
                Ron Emich, Nicollet Public Schools
                Bob Fine, MPRB
                Kendra Goheen, Melpomene
                Mike Guzzo, Silver Bay
                Mark Hangsleben, East Grand Forks
                Neil Johnson, Shakopee H.S.
                Marion Laron, Braham Area H.S.
                Mike Lundby, East Grand Forks
                Sandra Martin, NE Tennis
                Kim Miklya, Apple Valley H.S.
                Marge Moravec, Winona State University
                Cheryl Nelson, MPRB
                Bruce Olson, Lakes Comm. Ed
                Shorty Olson, Buffalo Lake-Hector Schools
                Bruce Pottle, St. Paul
                Richard and Shirley Pratt, NE Tennis
                Joel Savre, Moorhead
                Kathy Shaw, MPRB
                Karen Stromme, Duluth
                Pam Taylor, Cook County H.S.
                Jeff Walz, Onamia H.S.
                Kelly Williams, Maplewood H.S.
                New York Mills H.S. Girls’ Basketball
                Nicollet Basketball Association
2000       Kathy Briquet, Forest Lake
                Joanne Carroll, Duluth
                Mary Eigner, Rosemount H.S.
                Carole Feldmann, Alexandria Schools
                Mary Jo Fiebiger, Rochester
                Crystal Flint-Holloman, MPRB
                Chuck Gabrielson, MPRB
                Bev Grossman, Alexandria Schools
                Deb Harvey, Hayfield H.S.
                Killian Hoeffer, MPRB
                Kim Jensch, Triton H.S.
                Kathy Moore, MPRB
                Kris Reiter, St. Paul Parks & Rec.
                Ralph and Pam Sievert, MPRB
                Sharon Simpson, Woodbury
                Owatonna Youth Fastpitch Softball Association
                Palace Recreation Center
                Richfield Girls’ Softball Association
2001       Linda Anderson, Winona
                Dawn Baudoin, Rochester
                Jennie Bunce, Shoreview
                Jeri Escher, Lake Crystal
                Lavonne Fiereck, Winona
                Kathy Fredrickson, Moose Lake
                Dianne Guinne, Zimmerman, (MYAS)
                Jill Hanson, Buffalo
                Ellen Herbert, Richmond, VA
                Margy Hughes, College of Saint Benedict
                Patricia Kummeth, Rochester
                Jesse Lipelt, Minneapolis
                Patricia Lyngen, Rogers
                Marie Meyer, Braham
                Kim Olson Nygaard, Monticello
                Joan Paulson, Forest Lake
                Rob Roberson, Edina
                Anita Stech, Duluth
                Jeanne Vestal, Maple Grove
                Janelle Walker, Braham
                Richfield Gymnastics Club
                Rocori All Sports Booster Club
                Royalton Community Ed/Athletics
2002       Christine Adrian, Badger
                Nancy Bergert, Buffalo
                Kathy Brandt, Inver Grove Heights
                Barbara Carlson, St. Cloud District 742
                Kathy Daggit, Prior Lake
                Siri Forde, Columbia Heights
                Nancy Galligan, St. Paul
                Ken Hanson, Jordan
                Meghan Henrichs, Minneapolis
                Faith Johnson-Patterson, Brooklyn Park
                Don Laugenburger, Minneapolis
                Betty Lokken, Bloomington
                Kristine Lyons, Moose Lake
                Pam Ringstad, Monticello
                Jean Schulz, Grygla
                Dolores Smith, Frazee
2003       Jane Besler, Park Rapids H.S.
                Ron Biever, Bloomington Parks & Recreation
                Stephanie Buboltz, Buffalo Lake–Hector H.S.
                Lori Cade, Wayzata H.S.
                Julie Castellano, Roseville H.S.
                Tom Clements, Austin Youth Softball
                Jim Flim, Winona H.S.
                Leah Frazier-Dixon, Diamonds in the Rough
                Tom Frericks, Silver Bay H.S.
                Les & Lisa Ginther, Shakopee Girls’ Softball
                Tom Gustafson, Henry Sibley H.S.
                Deb Harvey, Hayfield H.S.
                Jane Lenz, MYAS
                Lisa Masters, Three Rivers Park District
                Jim McConnell, College of Saint Benedict
                Debbie Montgomery, St. Paul Parks & Rec.
                Chuck & Marsha Mortel, Hastings Girls’ Hockey
                Lisa Ziebell, Glenville-Emmons H.S.
                South St. Paul Ice Ringette
2004       Mary Lou Allen, MN Synchronized Swimming
                Donna Brinton Hawkins, Belle Plaine H.S.
                Cindy Clough, Brainerd H.S.
                Pam Davick, Rochester John Marshall H.S.
                Jeanne Leland, North Branch Comm. Ed.
                Jackie Lindsay, Crookston H.S.
                Donna Mark, College of Saint Benedict
                Bryan Martin, Jordan H.S.
                Margaret Nelson, Buffalo H.S. Girls’ Tennis
                Kristi Quade, Rochester Century H.S.
                Craig Rayman, Glenville-Emmons H.S.
                Ruth Sinn, Apple Valley Girls’ Basketball
                Tom Stenson, Shakopee H.S.
                Johanna Stewart, MPRB
                Cassidy Vogt, New London-Spicer Schools
                Shari Vogt, Minnesota State University-Mankato
                Teri Vogt, National Sports Center Foundation
                Marion Wise, Bloomington Parks & Rec.
2005       Dennis Amundson, M1 Volleyball & University of Minnesota
                Jame Banks, St. Paul Parks & Recreation
                Patty Brazier, Volleyball Sports Club
                Beth DeGree, Eden Prairie Parks & Recreation
                Colleen Evans, Hamline University
                Gene Hackett, Crystal Parks & Recreation
                Sue LaCrosse, Brooklyn Center Parks & Recreation
                Sha Leahey, National Sports Center
                Jean Marconett, Rochester Community & Tech.
                Diane Margenau, Minnesota District 3 Hockey
                Suzie McConnell Serio, Minnesota Lynx
                Tami Morrison, Minnesota Sports Federation
                Jane Peterson, Central Lakes Comm. College
                Lori Sundelius, USA Hockey Coach
                Sister Lois Wedl, College of Saint Benedict
                Nicole Weedman, Eden Prairie Parks & Rec.
                SSP Open – South St. Paul H.S.
2006       Marian Bemis Johnson, co-authored "Daughters of the Game”
                Corlyce Grant, St. Anthony-New Brighton Schools
                Tracy Hrouda, Harding Sr. High
                Karla Jensen, Pierz Healy H.S.
                Karen LaDue, Rochester Century H.S.
                Laurie Ludeman, YWCA of Minneapolis
                John Luhtala, Duluth East Soccer
                Debbie Luna, Volunteer
                DiEtte Marx, Sumner Elementary School
                Georgine Pliske, Minneapolis Athena Comm
                LuAnn Reif, College of Saint Benedict
                Kris Rydland, Chaska Hawks Dance Team & Girls Scout
                Carolyn Schmidt, Granite City JO Volleyball
                Eileen Sloan, Minneapolis Athena Comm
                Rich Theisen, Minneapolis Park & Recreation-Pershing Park
                Twin City Figure Skating Association
                VFW Post #4115 – Mound-Westonka H.S.
2007       Barb Allworden, Spring Grove Schools
                Wally Brown, Heartland Volleyball Club
                Kevin & Corrine Dahl, Willmar
                Bev Docherty, Mounds Park Academy
                Gary Gohl, St. Francis
                Jason Green, Creekview Park
                Joan Hance, St. Francis H.S.
                Ronald  Jones, Youth Basketball Coach
                Heidi Keller Miler, Minnesota Distance Running Association
                Jeanne Lowe, Minneapolis Athena Comm
                Tim Morrison, MN Girls' Hockey Coaches Association
                Jess  Nelson, Marshall Community Services
                Joyce Pfaff, Augsburg College
                Nancy Schmitt, Eden Prairie H.S.
                Alan Starr, Farview Park Girls' Basketball
                Glen Wilson, Minneapolis Athena Comm
                Gladys Ziemer, St. Cloud State University
                Washburn Ice Hockey Club
                WKLK Radio – Cloquet
                YWCA of Minneapolis for the Otters Youth Swim Team
2008       Kim Baker, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, Kenwood Park
                Berniece Carlin, Fosston High School
                Elizabeth Kraus, Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
                Kim Niederluecke, Richfield H.S.
                Valerie Pitzen, Austin Park & Recreation
                Judy Praska, North Country Region USA Volleyball
                Luis Ramirez, YWCA of Minneapolis
                Dr. Amy Stromwell, Summit Orthopedics
                MJ Wagenson, Rochester Community & Technical College
                Kate Young, Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
                Minnesota Whitecaps Women's Hockey Team
                Women's Wellness Community Wellness Coaches
2009       Kris Allen, Rochester Century H.S.
                Jessica Christopherson, MYAS
                Brian Hall, The Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board- Sibley Park
                Pam Hennen, Maple Grove Senior High
                Sandra Hillyer, Lakeville South High School
                Bob Imholte, College of Saint Benedict
                Bill Kane, Cass Lake-Bena Schools
                Diane Nikunen, Kenyon-Wanamingo H.S.
                Marian Norell, Waseca H.S.
                Connie Priesz, Orono School District & Community
                Sylvia Schoen, Minneapolis Athena Awards Committee
                Patricia Stotzheim, Hamline University
                Rick Uttech, Granada Huntley East Chain H.S./MN Girls BB Coaches Association
                YMCA Women's Triathlon
2010       Jessica Angell Allen, Harding H.S.
                Libby Auger, St. Cloud Orthopedics
                Barb Beise, Wayzata H.S.
                Marlene Brodt, Women's Hockey Association of MN
                D'Ann Brosnahan, Minneapolis & St. Paul Athena Group
                Shawn Johnson-Hipp, Hamline University
                Judy Long, Fred Wells Tennis and Education Center
                Jaso McCloskey, Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Community Schools
                Kari Meek, Royalton H.S.
                Heather Phillips, Rochester Century H.S.
                Sheryl Raithel, Kennedy H.S.
                Rick Ringeisen, Lakeville South H.S.
                Charlita Williamson, Thomas Edison H.S.
                YWCA Women’s Triathlon
2011       Amy Bassett-Brevik, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board
                Jim Berbee, Minnetonka
                Pat Burns, Richfield Public Schools
                Fatimah Hussein, Confederation of Somali in MN
                Jenny Johnson, MN Girls BB Coaches Association
                Gary Johnston, Rogers Girls’ Hockey
                Marty Knight, Hamline University
                Megan Magnuson, Rochester Swimming & Diving
                Martha Nause, Macalester College
                Amy Northrop, Pine Island Girls’ Basketball
                Robert Riley, Fowell Park Girls’ Basketball Coach
                Robyn Ruschmeier Courchane, Volleyball & Basketball Official
                Julie Seydell Johnson, Eagan Parks & Recreation
2012       Jack P. Shawn, Official/President Suburban Officials
                Sandy Belkengren, Richfield Schools
                Tracy Buford, Laura Jeffrey Public Charter School
                Deborah Diamond, University of Minnesota, Women's Sports Marketing
                Rene Gavic, Visitation School
                Keri K. Goeltl, Hamline University
                Kelly Haws, St. Cloud Cathedral H.S.
                Connie Parsley, Visitation School
                Kelli Rolstad, Women's Hockey Coach
                Barbara Thomason, Park Rapids Tennis Coach
                Sarah Waldo, Kelliher H.S.
                Janet Zenzen, Sauk Center Slam Volleyball Club
                YMCA of Minneapolis                    
                Cancer Recovery Exercise for Women (CREW)
2013       Dawn Engebretson, Rockford Area Schools
                Mary Beth Holmberg, Morris Area H.S.
                Brenda Holmgren, Elk River School District
                Tracy Hrouda, Harding H.S.
                Dr. Jill Johnson, Hutchinson H.S./Wayzata Public Schools
                Wendy Kohler, Alexandria Public Schools
                Janna LaFountaine, St. Cloud Apollo H.S.
                Michael Miller, Van Cleve Recreation Center, SE Minneapolis
                Ann Miller, Pipestone H.S.
                Mary Beth Mitteco, Totino Grace H.S.
                Jen Rademacher, Robbinsdale Armstrong H.S.
                Lynn Swanson, Vadnais Heights Parks & Recreation
                Doreen Zierer, Bagley H.S./Bemidji State University
2014       Carol Alstrom, Tower Schools
                Jo Ellen Batty-George, Fred Wells Tennis Center
                Paula Devine, East Grand Forks H.S.
                Cassandra Meyering, Minneapolis Public Schools
                Julie Murphy, St. Cloud Cathedral
                Vikki Pence, Alden-Conger H.S.
                Carol Peterson, Iron Range Volleyball Officials
                Diane Pettis, Sebeka H.S.
                Rick Ringeisen, Lakeville South H.S.
                Valerie Swanson, Ridgewater College
                Don Timm, Coon Rapids H.S.
2015       Pat Arens, Princeton Community Soccer
                Connie Boyum-Erzar, Deer River Volleyball
                Raquel DeBeltz-Bushman, Hutchinson Parks and Recreation
                Ron Gunderson, New Prague Basketball
                Bill Halbrehder, Minnesota Girls’ Hockey Coaches Association
                Betty Haukebo, Park Rapids Gymnastics
                Deb Johansen, ARISE, St. Cloud
                Jessica Just, Lakeville South Cross Country
                Mary Lager, St. Peter Swimming
                Mike Silk, Randolph Softball
                Erica Upton-Wurst, Houston Dance
2016       Shelly Boyum-Breen, Author, "Shelly Bean" sport books
                Jan Eifealdt, Ortonville Public Schools
                G.I.R.L.S. – Hmong girls/U of M
                HIA Hornbills, Hornbills Flag Football Team - YWCA of Minneapolis
                Kelly Klatt, Grand Rapids Little League
                Bob Kuehl, Mound Westonka Volleyball
                John C. Legeros, Mound Westonka Lacrosse
                Erin Lind, NSIC
                Jackie Lindsay, Crookston
                Annette Margarit, Holy Angels
                Bonnie Jean Moren, Bloomington Public Schools - Adapted PE
                MWSL – Minnesota Women's Soccer League
                Wayne Olson, Glenville H.S.
                Jody Redman, MSHSL
2017       Sara Daymont Schwartz, Mound Westonka H.S.
                Kara Douglass Thom, Go! Go! Sports Girls
                Amanda Gains, University of Minnesota Dance Team
                Crystal Lamont, Waterville-Elysian-Morristown H.S.
                Marcia Mahlum, College of Saint Benedict
                Fartun Osman, Urban Youth Leadership Connection, Higher Ground Academy
                Tom Peart, Minnesota Girls’ Hockey Coaches Association
                Patricia Percival, White Bear Lake H.S.
                Mary Uran, Girls on the Run Twin Cities
                Brittany Walsh, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board
                Beth Wilmeth, University of Northwestern
                Bonnie Young Johnson, University of Minnesota
2018       Carol Agnes, College of Saint Benedict
                Nikki Fennern, Saint Mary's University
                Cheryl-Leigh Goodman, Minneapolis
                Kris Jones, Wayzata
                Crissy Makela, Mankato
                Jeanne Minder, Minnesota Senior Games
                Dana Moore, St. Scholastica
                Elvera "Peps" Neuman, Eden Valley-Watkins Schools
                Carly Norman, Kelliher
                Ruby Rott, Minnesota Senior Games
                Shannon Swanson, Blue Earth Schools
                Jackie Travis, Minneapolis
                Sue Wurl, White Bear Lake H.S.
2019       Susan Adams-Loyd, Minnesota Senior Games
                Bonny Donzella, Minnesota Senior Games
                Bev Ebbecke, Orono H.S.
                Chris Howell, University of Minnesota
                Angie Iverson-Ohnstad, Lakeville South H.S.
                Beth Johnson, Richfield H.S.
                Barbara Larsen, Minnesota Senior Games
                Dale Magnuson, Rochester Century H.S.
                Maggie Mercil, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board
                Tim Morris, Minnesota Girls Hockey Coaches Association
                Trish Reimer-Kealy, Becker H.S.
                Jane Reimer-Morgan, Minnetonka H.S.
                Judith Thompson, Mahnomen H.S./Long Prairie H.S.
2020       Augsburg University Women's Wrestling
                Todd Dingmann, St. Cloud Youth Softball Coach
                Gwen Garber, Milaca Middle/High School Coach
                Granny Basketball – Faribault and Wanamingo Teams
                Subversive Sirens – Minneapolis Synchronized Swimming Team
                Jane Voss, Bloomington
                Karla Wolford, Elevate Human Potential (EHP) Crossfit in Moorhead
2022       Robin Balder-Lanoue, College of Saint Benedict
                Molly Carlson, Mound Westonka High School
                Christina Fiebich, Volleyball Official
                Tina Kampa, Minnesota Unbounded & Hockey Ninas Co-Founder
                Meredith Lang, Minnesota Unbounded & Hockey Ninas Co-Founder
                Jenny Raiche, Eastview High School
2023       Shana Black, St. Cloud Apollo High School
                Kyle Johnson, Karen Football Association
                Courtney Kiesow, Carleton College Club Ultimate/Minnesota Strike Ultimate
                Krissy Langley, Hockey Official
                Nari Miller, Edison High School wrestling
                Tamara Moore, Mesabi Range College
                Title IX Plantiffs, St. Cloud State
                Sara Wiley, University of Minnesota
2024       Ryan Adams, Gray Ducks Soccer Club
                Cynthia Bryant, Minnesota Vixens
                Lori Gislason, University of Minnesota
                Martha Stewart-Arradondo, Minneapolis
                Paula U'Ren, St. Cloud State University

Kwame McDonald Media Award
2006       Janet Karvonen, TV Host for Girls' State Basketball Tournament
2007       Rita Maloney, WCCO
2008       Rachel Blount, Star Tribune
2009       Mike Bialka, Brainerd Daily Dispatch
2010       Becky Bohm, Associate Director of Athletic Communications, U of M
2011       Charles Hallman, Minnesota Spokesman - Reporter
2012       Lynnette Sjoquist, Radio/Sports Analyst
2013       Donn Henn, Rochester Post Sports Writer
2014       John Sherman, Sun Newspapers
2015       Kwame McDonald, longtime reporter and advocate of women's sports
2016       Anne Abicht, St. Cloud State Sports Information Director
2017       Greg Kleven, Sun Newspapers
2018       Ryan Rohlik, Marshall Radio
2019       Kelly Schultz, Bemidji State University Beaver Radio Network, Women's HK
2020       Jane Helmke, KARE 11 Sportscaster
                Lea B. Olsen, Fox Sports North Sport Analyst
2022       Michelle Traversie, University of Minnesota 
2023        Shari Lamke, Pioneer PBS
2024        Marney Gellner, Fox Sports North
 
Marie Berg Education Award
1996       Frances Kidd, Minneapolis Public School
1997       Dawn Baudoin, Grand Meadow High School
1998       Paula Bauck, Moorhead H.S.
1999       Marian Johnson, White Bear Lake 
2000       Nancy Pudas, Eden Prairie High School
2001       Margaret (Maggie) Lambert, Winona H.S.
2002       Hildegarde Bunge, Windom H.S.
                Marion Bunge, Mountain Lake H.S
2003       Nancy Bergert, Buffalo Public Schools
2004       Connie Lea Sugden, White Bear Lake Public Schools
2005       Willette "Pinkie" Brown, Former Physical Education Teacher
2006       Becky Leuer, North Branch H.S.
2007       Sylvia Logerquist, Owatonna & Bloomington High Schools
2008       Sharon Euerle, Mankato West Activities Director
2009       Judy Johnson, Bloomington PE
2010       Liz Erickson, Lake City/Austin
2011       Marie Meyer, Braham H.S.
2012       Vel Teichroew, Richfield H.S.
2013       Anna Anderson, Roseville Public Schools
2014       Mary Eigner, Rosemount H.S.
2015       Carol Enke, Augsburg College  
2016       Cheryl King, Anoka and Champlin Park High School
2017       Allys Swanson, St. Catherine University
2018       Marguerite "Betsy" Farness, Minnetonka Public Schools
2019       Ruth Nearing, St. Cloud State University
2020       Berniece Carlin, Fosston H.S.
2022       Margy Retica Hughes, College of Saint Benedict
2024      Randy Glasmann, Maple Grove
               Dr. Pat Rosenbrock, Bemidji State

Dorothy McIntyre Legacy Award
2015       Joan Parent (posthumous), MSHSL Board president
2016       Eleanor "Ele" Hansen, Carleton College PE, Recreation and Athletics
2017       Patty Berg, Minnesota LPGA legend
2018       Kathleen Ridder, University of Minnesota
2020       Gabriele (Anderson) Grunewald, University of Minnesota/USA Running
                Belmar Gunderson, University of Minnesota Athletics
2022       Nancy Baker, Gustavus Adolphus College
                Sheila Brown, St. Catherine University
2023       Dr. Marjory "Mardy" Beck, Bemidji State University
2024       Georgene Brock, Minnesota State-Mankato
                Marian Bemis Johnson, Co-Author "Daughters of the Game - the First Era of Minnesota Girls High School Basketball"

Milestone Award
2014       Concordia St. Paul Women's Volleyball, Seven straight NCAA Division II National Championships
                University of Minnesota Women's Hockey, First NCAA DI Women's Hockey undefeated season
2015       Edina Girls’ Tennis Program, Multiple MSHSL State Championships
2016       Minnesota Lynx, Tied record for WNBA Championships (3)
2019       Grand Meadow H.S. Meadowlarks Girls Baksetball Team
                Tucker Center/Mary Jo Kane, Nicole LaVoi, University of Minnesota, 25th Anniversary
2020       Maddy Freking, Second Minnesota girl to play in Little League World Series
                Krissy Wendell, First Minnesota girl to play in Little League World Series
2023       Lezlie Pinske, Ski-Away Owner/Director
                Minnesota United FC, Women-owned and led pre-professional women's soccer team
2024      The Bonnie Spielers, First all-women's curling club in Minnesota

Special Merit Award
1992       Jenny Hanley, First woman to play on men’s collegiate hockey team
                Betsy Hansen, Minnesota Nominee for NCAA Woman of the Year
1994       Ann Bancroft, Explorer  
                Susan Carlson, First Lady of the State of Minnesota
                Alan Constantini, KARE TV
                John Culliton, WCCO TV
                Jane Helmke, KARE TV
                Kathleen and Robert Ridder, University of MN Boosters
                Don Shelby, WCCO TV
                Chris Voelz, University of Minnesota, Director of Athletics
                Minnesota State High School League
1995       Phyllis Kahn, Representative
                Lyn St. James, Representative
1996       Marcia Appel, Minnesota Women's Press
                Nancy Baker, Gustavus Adolphus College
                Mary Jane Olson, Hamline University
                Jon Stone, KARE TV
1997       Rayla Allison, Advocate of Women’s Sports
                Dawn Baudoin, Grand Meadow Basketball Coach
                Joe Brady, Organizer for First National Fast Pitch Tournament in Minn.
                Mary Ann Hagen, Recreation Supervisor with Disadvantaged Kids
                Maggie Lambert, Winona Swimming Coach
                Dave Thorpe, Osseo Basketball Coach
                Lexington-Hamline Community Council 
1998       Barb Northway, Minnesota Sports Federation
                Jill Pohtilla, Augsburg College
                Pam Ryan, Entrepreneur Inventor of Girls’/Women Hockey Helmet
                Lexington-Hamline Community Council
1999       Carmen DeKoster, Southwest Minnesota State University
                Mike Fermoyle, St. Paul Pioneer Press
                Marie Keeler, Grand Meadow
                Jane Ring, Women’s Hockey Advocate
2000       Mike Fermoyle, Oshman’s Supersports
                Donna Olson, University of Minnesota Women's Athletics
2001       Juel Anderson, Girls’ Coaching Association
                Jean Freeman, University of Minnesota Swim Coach
                Lynn Olson, "Godmother of Minnesota Hockey"
                Mylla Urban, Carleton College Athletic Director
2002       Vicki Davis, NCAA Basketball Official
                Carol Howe-Veenstra, College of Saint Benedict Athletic Director
                Randy Shaver, KARE TV
2003       June Courteau, Basketball Official
                Kathleen Ridder, Women’s Sports Advocate
                Linda Roberts, University of Minnesota, Director Women's Athletics
                Chris Voelz, University of Minnesota Women's Athletic Director
2004       Roman Augustoviz, Star Tribune
                Muriel Gilman, Bemidji State University
                Marge Holderness, St. Paul Public Schools
                Hot Flash Sailing, Women’s Sailing Team
2005       Darla Heikes, National Volleyball Center
                Sarah Hildebrande, Olympic Diver
                Sue Ring-Jarvi, Women’s Hockey Association of Minnesota
                Lindsay Whalen, University of Minnesota Basketball/WNBA
2006       Mary Haugen, Prior Lake H.S. Athletic Director
                Deb Jacobson, Northland Community & Technical College Athletic Director
                Stephanie Schleuder, University of Minnesota/Macalester Volleyball
                Minnesota Twins Community Fund
2007       Bea Brune, Hermantown H.S. Athletic Director
                Chris Daymont, St. Olaf Women Track and Field Coach
                Janet Marvin, Minneapolis Women's Hockey
                University of Minnesota Tucker Center for Research on Girls and Women in Sport
2008       JoAnn Andregg, University of St. Thomas, Associate Athletic Director
                Barb Lehman, Robbinsdale Cooper H.S.
                Cindy Nelson, Olympic Skier
                Gail Nucech, Hibbing Volleyball
2009       Susan Alstrom, Buffalo Lake- Hector
                Ruth Howe, Bemidji State University
                Dave & Linda Mona, University of Minnesota Supporters   
                Vanessa Seljeskog, Macalester College, Associate Athletic Director
2010       All American Redheads Basketball Team
                Janet Carpenter, U.S. Figure Skater
                Elaine Engel, Willmar Golf
                John Leaney, Macalester College Women's Soccer
2011       Evie Erdman, Gymnastics Official
                Gretchen Koehler, Gustavus Adolphus College
                Milan Mader, Lakeville North H.S.
                Kristina Koznick-Landa, Olympic Skier
2012       Peggy Brenden, St. Cloud Tech/St. Paul Urban Tennis
                Judy Jungwirth, Bloomington Schools/Women's Hockey
                Mary Jo Kane, University of Minnesota Tucker Center
                Janis Klecker, Marathon Running
                D'Ann Brosnahan, Athena Awards
2013       Marilyn Pearson Florian, Augsburg College
                Faith Johnson Patterson, Seven-time state champion high school basketball coach
                MN Lynx & Coach Cheryl Reeve, 2011 WNBA World Championship
                Toni St. Pierre, Competed on boys’ cross country team at Hopkins Eisenhower
2014       Cathy Peterson, Minneapolis South H.S.
                Val Rogosheske, 1972 Boston Marathon Runner
                Carol Visness, Kittson Central H.S.
2015       Myron Glass, Rochester Lourdes
                Jean Havlish, All-American Girls’ Baseball League, Hall of Fame Bowler
                Nicole LaVoi, U of M Tucker Center Associate Director
2016       Kathy Fredricksen, Moose Lake
                Barbara Knutson, Mankato/Mankato West H.S.
                Joan Paulson, Forest Lake Softball
                Jeanie Thoren, Women's Ski Inventor
2017       Ken Miller, North Country Region Volleyball
                Diane Scovill, Minneapolis Community and Technical College
                Deb Weinreis, Minnesota Recreation and Park Association
                Carrie Tollefson, USA Olympic Track & Field
2018       Krissy Wendell-Pohl, University of Minnesota/USA Hockey
                Theresa Ganley, University of Minnesota
                JoeAnn Jackson-Matthews, National Sr. Games/Minneapolis
                Donna Palivec, Bemidji State University
2019       Walt Weaver, Apple Valley H.S.
                Linda Larson, University of Minnesota Duluth
                Barb Leopold, Martin Luther College
                Darlene Palmer, Brainerd (now Central Lakes) Community College
2020       Nancy Manderfeld, Coach/Official/MSHSL
                Justice Margaret Chutich, Minnesota Supreme Court
                Jill Wahman, Gymnastics Judge
2022       Kathy Korum, Augsburg College
                Barb Lindman, University of Northwestern
                Larry Sundby, St. Cloud State University
2023       Lynnette Landry, Golf Coach
                Nora McGuire, LPGA
                Karen Stromme, University of Minnesota-Duluth
2024       Annie Adamczak-Glavan, Moose Lake/CLUB 43
                Evonne Fix, Hockey Referee
                Helen Swanson, Volleyball Official

Special Recognition Award
1996       Renee Powell
1998       Marian Johnson
                Tim Woodbury
1999       Sandy Peterson
2006       Dorothy McIntyre
2007       Andrea Lloyd Curry

Wilma Rudolph Courage Award
1996       Deb Sunderman, Wheelchair Basketball/PE Teacher
1997       Toni Stone (posthumous), Played professional men’s baseball
1998       Crystal Flynt-Holloman, St. Paul
1999       Marcia Kulick, Hall of Fame Wheelchair Athlete
2000       Brianna Scurry, U.S. Women’s Soccer Goalie
2001       Lindsay Nielsen, Marathon Runner
2002       Mary Lou Carlson, Senior marathon runner
2003       Amy Peterson, Olympic Skier
2004       Marie Roethlisberger, University of Minnesota Gymnast
2005       Deborah Vosler, Team USA Paralympics Volleyball
2006       Anne Marie Seward, Runner
2007       Kelly Underkofler, U.S. Disabled Cross Country Ski Team
2008       Connor Lewis, Barnesville H.S.
2009       Karen Casper-Robson, Wheelchair Basketball
2010       Elissa Reinsma, Female wrestler for Fulda/Murray County Central
2011       Michele Heise, Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf
2012       Gabriele Anderson, University of Minnesota Track Athlete
2013       Amy Gardner, Robbinsdale Adapted Sports Cooperative athlete at Mound-Westonka
2014       Rose Hollermann, US Paralympian - Wheelchair Basketball
2015       Ronda Jo Donatucci (Miller), Collegiate and WNBA player/Interim Co-Director of Metro Deaf School
2016       Alexis Shifflett, USA Paralympic Volleyball
2017       Mallory Weggemann, USA Paralympic Swimming
2018       Colleen Stark-Haws, St. Cloud Tech HS Gymnastics Coach
2019       Cynthia Hugley, Minnesota Power Hockey League
2020       Ana Younker Zimmerman, Adapted Sports Athlete, Humboldt H.S.
2022       Sonya Goins, CCX Media
                Tyjha Henderson, Cloquet Youth Softball Player
2023        Anna Meyer-Stark, St. Cloud Apollo Majorettes Dancer
2024       Taylor Williamson, University of Minnesota Hockey
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