Awards and Recognition

Named after Harold Buschkopf in 1995, this award represents a community leader, spokesman and an ambassador who gave unselfishly of his or her time, energy and money.  A person who loved Woodstock.  This recipient should be a company or individual that is reflective of our community - unique, creative, smart, one-of-a-kind, fun, kind, giving, successful.  The kind of person who makes our community who we are.  A business or person that epitomizes the character and spirit of Woodstock.

HAROLD BUSCHKOPF COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD WINNERS

2025 - DONNA BESLER

2024 - RICK BELLAIRS

2023 - DEB BEYER KLEIN (Posthumous)

2022 - JACKIE SPECIALE

2021 - PETER MICHLING

2020 - DR. BRIAN SAGER

2019 - PAM MOORHOUSE

2018 - JAMES P. HECHT

2017 - STEVE GAVERS

2016 - DOUG JACKSON

2015 - PHYLLIS CLOSE

2014 - KIM LARSON

2013 - STEVE FINZEL

2012 - KEITH JOHNSON

2011 - CARL "BUTCH" SCHNULLE

2010 - TOM NIERMAN

2009 - CRAIG KRANDEL

2008 - LUKE LOHMEYER

2007 - RALPH WEBSTER

2006 - JOHN SCHARRES

2005 - VAL GITLIN

2004 - JIM CAMPION & DENISE PONSTEIN

2003 - ALAN BELCHER & JAMES KEEFE

2002 - CHARIE ZANCK

2001 - HELEN FIELDS & JANE GRIFFIN

2000 - CHERYL WORMLEY

1999 - DON PEASLEY

1998 - VIRGIL SMITH

1997 - RAYMOND BENOY

1996 - B.B. NEUCHILLER

1995 - JOHN LILLIE

• continued growth in employees or sales
• commitment of company resources to community projects
• creation of a positive work environment for all employees

• Nominee must have gone beyond the normal call of duty in volunteering their time and talents to make Woodstock a better community in which to live, work or play.

• Have between 1 – 1000 employees.
• Be independently owned and operated.
• Demonstrate excellence in their professional service industry.
• Have created an innovative program or initiative for their industry or employees.

• Demonstrate a commitment to social responsibility.
• Have achieved success as the Founder, Owner, CEO or President of a company(ies)
• Demonstrate a high level of entrepreneurial spirit, leadership, perseverance, creativity, and determination to be successful.

• Have between 1 – 1000 employees.
• Be a 501(c).
• Demonstrate outstanding contributions to the community.
• Show benefits of service and how they set organization apart.

• a company of 5 to 1,000 employees that produces goods for consumption
• expanded operations or continued growth in employees or sales that contributes to the local economy
• commitment of company resources to community projects as a way to give back and engage in their local economy and community
• creation of a positive work environment for all employees
• a leader in innovation for their industry

• an individual who demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and kindness in their leadership style
• who gives unselfishly of his or her time, energy and money
• demonstrates passion for a cause they are passionate about or is committed to pursuing excellence, innovation and personal growth in all they do
• leads by example and inspires others in the community and/or in their company or organization to be the best they can be.

• a community event enjoyed by residents and visitors alike that brought people together to celebrate, share experiences and unite the community.