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De Pere Historical Society

Historic Preservation and Volunteer Awards

The Business and Residential Awards are presented for the outstanding efforts to restore or preserve historic buildings in and around the City of De Pere. The Nan Workman Award is bestowed to the individuals that unselfishly donate their time or skills to help support and continue our mission as a society. These awards are presented annually.

The following is a listing of our most recent honorees:
2024 Award Winners
  • Historic Business Preservation Award, K Sera Salon, 118 N. Broadway, owned by Kimberlee Gast
  • Historic Business Preservation Award, The Loft @ 417, 417 Main Ave, owned by Tom Gavic
  • Nan Workman Volunteer Award, Chris Renier

2023 Award Winners
  • Historic Business Preservation Award, Novak's Cheese, 441 Main Ave, owned by Bill Novak II & Jenny Buckles
  • Historic Business Preservation Award, Saks Holdings LLC, 105, 107 & 109 S. Broadway, owned by Andy & Sophia Krans 
  • Historic Business Preservation Award, XO Fitness & Personal Training, 115 & 117 N. Wisconsin, owned by Ryan & Karin Jennings
  • Nan Workman Volunteer Award, Curt Albers

2022 Award Winners
  • Historic Residential Preservation Award, 437 N. Superior St. owned by Scott & Jenny Turriff
  • Nan Workman Volunteer Award, Dave Mariucci

2021 Award Winners
  • Historic Business Preservation Award, C. Renier Architects, 348 Main Ave. owned by Chris Renier
  • Historic Residential Preservation Award, 629 Reid St. owned by Gary & Julie Albers
  • Nan Workman Volunteer Award, Diane Langer

2020 Award Winners
  • Historic Business Preservation Award, Saks Holdings LLC, 101 S. Broadway St. owned by Andy Krans
  • Historic Residential Preservation Award, 823 N. Broadway St. owned by the Schwiesow Family
  • Nan Workman Volunteer Award, Mat Hoffman

2019 Award Winners
  • Historic Business Preservation Award, Luna Coffee, 330 Main Ave.
  • Historic Residential Preservation Award, 520 N. Michigan St. owned by Brooke Tinti
  • Nan Workman Volunteer Award, Garden Club Des Peres

2018 Award Winners
  • Historic Business Preservation Award, The Exchange, 317 Main Ave.
  • Historic Residential Preservation Award, 922 N. Broadway, owned by Samuel & Katina Vainisi

2017 Award Winners
  • Historic Business Preservation Award, Birder Studio of Performing Arts- Broadway Theatre, 125 S. Broadway
  • Historic Residential Preservation Award, 813 N. Broadway, owned by Sherri & C.J. Vadala
  • Nan Workman Volunteer Award, Mary Ann Schumerth

2016 Award Winners
  • Historic Business Preservation Award, Expressions Photography, 375 Main Ave, owned by Courtney Larson
  • Historic Residential Preservation Award, 622 N. Wisconsin, owned by John Merline

2015 Award Winners
  • Business Historic Preservation Award, IT Connectxx, 313 Main Ave, owned by Brain O'Shaughnessy
  • Residential Historic Preservation Award, 519 N. Broadway owned by Josh & Carrie Bressers
  • Nan Workman Volunteer Award, Richard "Dick" Smits 
  • Special Recognition, McKim Boyd & Joe Seroogy, for their tireless hours of putting on the Photo shows & the work that went into the Majestic Theater Movie Night. 

2014 Award Winners
  • Historic Business Preservation Award, S.A.L.T., 401 Main Ave
  • Historic Business Preservation Award, Landscape Artisans, 317 Main Ave
  • Historic Residential Preservation Award, 603 S. Michigan St. owned by Patricia Tiedemann
  • Nan Workman Volunteer Award, Gerry & Anne Mattern
  • Nan Workman Volunteer Award, Rod Kowalczyk & Carolyn Jahns
  • Nan Workman Volunteer Award, Marlin & Kathy Huppert

2013 Award Winners
  • Historic Business Preservation Award, Nell and Associates SC, 380 Main Ave, owned by Rick Nell
  • Historic Residential Preservation Award, 601 N Superior St. owned by Jennifer L. Johnson
  • Nan Workman Volunteer Award, Dr C.J. & Kathi Van Sistine

2012 Award Winners
  • Historic Business Preservation Award, De Pere Auto, 705 George St. 
  • Nan Workman Volunteer Award, Fran Dimmer 

2011 Award Winners
  • Historic Business Preservation Award, Old Ford Square, 421 George St, owned by Tony & Mary Gilles 
  • Historic Residential Preservation Award, 403 South Michigan St, owned by Gerald & Peggy Brey
  • Nan Workman Volunteer Award, Mark Reinhart

2010 Award Winners
  • Historic Business Preservation Award, Ameriprise Financial, 113 S. Broadway, owned by Scott Hemauer & Sue Zurawski
  • Nan Workman Volunteer Award, McKim Boyd

2009 Award Winners
  • Historic Business Preservation Award, Saltbox Lighting, 126 S Broadway 
  • Nan Workman Volunteer Award, Bob Phillips

2008 Award Winners
  • Historic Business Preservation Award, Wildroot Salon, 114 N. Michigan St., owned by Sue Fritsch
  • Historic Business Preservation Award, De Pere Auto Center, 705 George St., buildings owned by Lawrence Fisette. 
  • Historic Residential Preservation Award, Richard and Mary Annen's, 515 N. Broadway 
  • Nan Workman Volunteer Award, Ben Steiner
  • Nan Workman Volunteer Award, Doug Sommer

2007 Award Winners
  • Historic Business Preservation Award, Steve and Carey Danen, northeast corner of Michigan and George Streets.
  • Historic Residential Preservation Award, Robert and Beth Moeller, 908 South Seventh Street
  • Nan Workman Volunteer Award, Mae Kocha
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