You know them. They are your neighbors, your friends, your coworkers. They sit in our classrooms. They deliver your mail. People who carry on with their daily lives while at the same time touching the lives of others. The person who faces adversity and is inspired to help others. The person who devotes himself or herself to make life better for someone else. They are the EVERYDAY HEROES to make Becker County a better place to live.
Each year, United Way of Becker County honors the everyday heroes that live among us. Help us recognize these unsung heroes by nominating an adult, youth, your business for our Everyday Hero Award. These awards are given out at the United Way Celebration of Heroes each spring.
We accept nominations in two categories: adult and youth (ages 6-18). The deadline for submission is April 1 of each year. Nomination forms must be completed in full. A Heroes Advisory Committee of community members select the award winners.
Everyday Hero - Adult
2002
Joy Peterson
2003
Marcia Otte
2004
Brenda Houts
2005
Linda Livingston Wiedewitsch
2006
Cindy Sauer
2007
Tammie Jenson
2008
Sue Berg
2009
Becky Williams
2010
Michele Baker
2011
Rick StrozykJeff Swanson
2012
Coleen Voeltz
2013
Amy Erickson, Ron Sprafka
2014
Diane Midthune
2015
Jay & Leah Schurman, Deb Tucker
2016
Marvin Anderson, Keith Heinlein, Laverne (Max) Maxwell
2017
Pat Benson
2018
Bobbi Jo Koons
2019
Duane Dunrud
2021
Terry Eiter
2022
Molly Fairbanks
Everyday Hero - Youth
2002
Tom Zearly
2003
Elizabeth Pihlaja
2004
Andrew Fonderick
2005
Madison Erickson, Ciara Grant, Jenna Mohs
2006
Austin Gedrose, Hannah Gedrose, McKenzie Gedrose, Jon Melgaard