Annual Service Award
Purpose
To recognize and reward outstanding members for their contributions to the association. The annual service award is presented each fall at the annual conference to the member who best fits the following criteria.
- A current member of the organization.
- Is currently working in health care/housing related services.
- Has been a member of the association for five or more years.
- Has done extensive work for his/her chapter and/or the association.
- Willingly shares time and expertise with others.
- Shows enthusiasm and dedication for the social work profession, long term care, and the association.
Nomination Form
If you would like to nominate someone for the annual service award you can download and fill out the form below. Send completed forms to the Recognition Committee Chair.
Annual Service Award Recipients
1990 - Bobbi DuChamp | 2005 - Mark King, LSW, Brenda Sak, & Judy Hauer | 2020 - Brenda Turner, LSW |
1991 - Kit Haag | 2006 - Kathy Schrandt | 2021 - Jenn Guerra, LSW |
1992 - Marge Balint | 2007 - Barb Christenson, LSW | 2022 - Karla Montag, LSW |
1993 - Annyea Berg, LSW | 2008 - Holly Karls, LSW | 2023 - Liz Dunlevy, LSW |
1994 - Peggy Lens Harnden | 2009 - Dawn Popowski, LSW | 2024 - Dustin Becker, LSW |
1995 - Beth Daniels, LSW | 2010 - Kori Petersson, LSW | 2025 - Joanna Genovese-Cairns, LISW |
1996 - Peter Langseth, LSW | 2011 - Brandi Blais, LSW | |
1997 - Patrice Goette, LSW | 2012 - Missy Brenhaug, LSW | |
1998 - Carol Payne, LSW | 2013 - Trish Barten, LSW | |
1999 - Jean Kaddatz, LSW | 2014 - Ali Engler | |
2000 - Kathryn Bernstetter | 2015 - Kassara Kneeland, LSW | |
2001 - Pat Renberg | 2016 - Becky Eckstrand | |
2002 - Kori Petersson, LSW | 2017 - Danna Potter, LSW | |
2003 - Doris Soderberg, LSW | 2018 - Stephanie Horak, LSW & Lisa Martin, LSW | |
2004 - Tracy Wentin | 2019 - Janel Lee, LSW |
Licensure credentials listed on this page reflect information available at the time of an individual’s service or affiliation. Licensure status may have changed (e.g., inactive, lapsed, or retired). For current licensure status, please consult the Minnesota Board of Social Work.
Annual Service Award Recipients
1990 - Bobbi DuChamp |
1991 - Kit Haag |
1992 - Marge Balint |
1993 - Annyea Berg, LSW |
1994 - Peggy Lens Harnden |
1995 - Beth Daniels, LSW |
1996 - Peter Langseth, LSW |
1997 - Patrice Goette, LSW |
1998 - Carol Payne, LSW |
1999 - Jean Kaddatz, LSW |
2000 - Kathryn Bernstetter |
2001 - Pat Renberg |
2002 - Kori Petersson, LSW |
2003 - Doris Soderberg, LSW |
2004 - Tracy Wentin |
2005 - Mark King, LSW, Brenda Sak, & Judy Hauer |
2006 - Kathy Schrandt |
2007 - Barb Christenson, LSW |
2008 - Holly Karls, LSW |
2009 - Dawn Popowski, LSW |
2010 - Kori Petersson, LSW |
2011 - Brandi Blais, LSW |
2012 - Missy Brenhaug, LSW |
2013 - Trish Barten, LSW |
2014 - Ali Engler |
2015 - Kassara Kneeland, LSW |
2016 - Becky Eckstrand |
2017 - Danna Potter, LSW |
2018 - Stephanie Horak, LSW & Lisa Martin, LSW |
2019 - Janel Lee, LSW |
2020 - Brenda Turner, LSW |
2021 - Jenn Guerra, LSW |
2022 - Karla Montag, LSW |
2023 - Liz Dunlevy, LSW |
2024 - Dustin Becker, LSW |
2025 - Joanna Genovese-Cairns, LISW |