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
