247 5th St SE, Pine City
The Citizen of the Year recognition began in 1974 and has a long history of recognizing individuals in the Pine City community that are giving back to the greater community in exceptional ways. We continue the tradition each year of recognizing individuals in Pine City that have made outstanding contributions, provided selfless service and embody positive community values.
“Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.” – Elizabeth Andrew
1974 – Dr. A.K. Stratte1975 – Bill Korbel1976 – Dr. George T. Olsen1977 – George Clem1978 – Claire Shuey1979 – Gerry Robbins1980 – Gordy Nelson1981 – Henry Sommer1982 – Art Nelson1983 – Jane Robbins1984 – James Dennison1985 – Paul Kuzel1986 – Roy Teich1987 – Albrecht Erhart1988 – Arnold Christenson1989 – Gene Pals1990 – Regina Reiser1991 – Gene Anderson1992 – Johana Cox
1993 – Harold Kick1994 – Gene Biever1995 – Betty Karas1996 – Gerri Othoudt1997 – Doris Applewick1998 – Robert E. Anderson1999 – John Skluzacek2000 – Roger Hagstrom2001 – Howard Ledin2002 – Walter Johnson2003 – Betty Griffin2004 – Gordon Johnson2005 – Rita Bible2006 – Jim Zaun2007 – Dr. Robert Musgrove2008 – Dennis & JoLynn Howard2009 – Robert Thompson2010 – Michael Sauser2011 – Max Blaufuss
2012 – Adrienne Roubinek2013 – Harvey Lindstrom2014 – Judy Scholin2015 – Glenn Westing2016 – Mary Jo Mettler2017 – Margery Swanson2018 – Barb Videen2019 – Lyndon Hagestuen2020 – Nancy Mach2021 – John Oare2022 – Mark Kislenger2023 – Bonnie Menigo2024 – Darlene Smetana2025 – Loren Samuelson
