Special Recognition Awards
2010 - Present
Tim Carver -- Principal, Urbandale High School (2022)
Cheryl Osterhaus -- Grundy Center Volunteer (2022)
John Olson -- Retiring Coach and Board Member (2021)
Neil Deutsch -- Speech Trainer @ Des Moines Regional (2020)
Don Osterhaus - Grundy Center, Retiring Board Secretary (2019)
Darla Hildebrand - Annual volunteer for the Grundy Center Regional and state judging and proctoring. (2018)
Jessica Moon - University of Northern Iowa, Study Day Organizer (2018)
Nathan Schleuder - Former Grundy Center Decathlete, t-shirt designer (2017)
Rollie Ackerman - Former Grundy Center Activities Director (2017)
Richard Safris -- Des Moines Regional and State Scorer (2017)
John Rife -- McIntyre Foundation (2016)
Dan Kuchera - Waterloo Columbus Scoring Pro (2015)
Kevin Rogers - MV, Retiring Board Treasurer (2013)
Suzette Kragenbrink - MV, Decade of Volunteering/AD (2013)
Nancy Rife - MV, Decade of Volunteering/AD (2013)
Harvey Kimble - IAD Retiring Board President (2012)
Virginia Roudabush - MV Communications Coordinator (2011)
Kevin Rogers - Mount Vernon Site Coordinator (2011)
2000 - 2009
Cronk’s Cafe, Denison (2008)
Charlotte Dueland - Retiring Board Treasurer (2008)
Larry Struck - State Contest Scorer (2008)
Avis Gee - Volunteer, Mt. Vernon (2007)
Steve Reed - Cedar Rapids Regional Coordinator (2007)
Trudy Kattner - Iowa Lakes Regional Coordinator (2006)
Patti Verlengia - Volunteer, Drake University (2006)
Kayleen Truex - State Competition judge (2006)
Dr. Jean McMahill - Dean, School of Education, Drake University (2005)
Rob Stone - Scoring Supervisor, Des Moines Regional (2005)
Susan Forsling - IAD Board (2004)
Linda Weir - AEA 12 Regional Coordinator (2004)
Bill Wright - Volunteer at State (2004)
Helen Herren - Volunteer at State and Regionals (2004)
Tom Madsen - IAD Board Member/Secretary (2003)
Cheryl Osterhaus - IAD President/Board Member (2003)
El Redalen - AEA 7 Regional Coordinator (2003)
Jerry Brock - AEA 4 Regional Coordinator (2003)
Joel Franken - IAD Founding Board Member/State Contest Volunteer 1985-2001 (2002)
Mary Ann Martholomew - Denison Newspaper (2001)
Pam Pilcher - Des Moines Volunteer and Honor Coach (2001)
Burton Loupee - Cedar Rapids Volunteer (2001)
1986 - 1999
Linda Ault - Volunteer
Kathy Wikert - IAD Board
Galen Johnson - IAD Board
Jim Killan - Regional Coordinator
Bill Sherman - IAD Board
Pam Johnston - IAD Board
Linda Fernandez - IAD President
Bucky Solberg - Herff Jones Representative
Nancy Lawrence - AEA 12 Regional Coordinator
Ed Pilkington - AD Supporter
Mike Szymczuk - IAD Board
Joe Millard - IAD Board
Joel Franken - IAD Board
Vicki Rueckert - IAD Board
Judy Guderian
American Legion
US West
American Republic Insurance
Rockwell International
Jerry Wadden - IAD Board
Pella Rolscreen
Wells Blue Bunny
Dick Wiederhold - IAD President
Joe Wolvek - IAD Board
Fred Johnston - AEA Regional Coordinator
Dick Knowles - Denison Newspaper
Brad Colton - AEA Regional Coordinator
Ron Knutson - AEA Regional Coordinator
Bruce Hopkins - IAD Board
Bob Tesar - IAD President
Dana Wahl
Larry Struck