Annual Awards, Meetings, & Reports
Join us at our Annual Meeting (TBA)! At this meeting, we will review the year's accomplishments; including volunteer recognition and award recipients, hold our board of directors’ election, and vote on the proposed changes to our organizational bylaws.
Current members of WCHS are encouraged to nominate outstanding community members/partners for each of the four award categories we award annually. Nomination forms can be sent to.
MINNIEBELLE CONLEY COMMUNITY AWARD
The Minniebelle Conley Community Award is presented annually to a generous community partner whose contributions have significantly assisted us in fulfilling our organization’s mission of existing to be a community leader providing services and resources that enrich the relationship between animals and humans through advocacy, education, and animal welfare.
SPECIAL FRIEND OF THE ANIMALS
The Special Friend of the Animals Award is presented annually to one of our supporters who over time has shown a marked commitment and dedication not only to WCHS, but more specifically to the animals. This award typically is used to recognize those who are instrumental in creating a better quality of life for the animals under our care.
ELLEN FULLER VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
The Ellen Fuller Volunteer of the Year Award is presented annually to one or more of our many dedicated volunteers in recognition of outstanding service to the organization.
JUNIOR VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD
This award is presented to one or more of our many dedicated youth volunteers (i.e., under 18 years old) in recognition of outstanding service to the organization over the past calendar year.
WANDA LOOMIS HUMANITARIAN OF THE YEAR
The Wanda Loomis Humanitarian of the Year Award is presented annually to an individual who demonstrates a marked devotion to and an active engagement in the promotion of animal welfare in Wood County.
Annual Award Winners 2019:
The Minniebelle Conley Community Award: Best Western Falcon Plaza
The Special Friend of the Animals Award: Jess Apodaca, Michael Bailey, Kristy Silverwood and Family
The Ellen Fuller Volunteer of the Year Award: Cathy Goddu
The Wanda Loomis Humanitarian of the Year Award: Gail Franklin, Chris Riddle
Junior Volunteer of the Year Award: Patience Little
Annual Award Winners 2018:
The Minniebelle Conley Community Award: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
The Special Friend of the Animals Award: Liesel Traister
The Ellen Fuller Volunteer of the Year Award: Melissa Hall
The Wanda Loomis Humanitarian of the Year Award: No Award Given
*Junior Volunteer of the Year Award: Megan Mantel
Annual Award Winners 2017:
The Minniebelle Conley Community Award: The Wood County Commissioners: Doris I. Herringshaw, Craig LaHote, and Theodore H. Bowlus
The Special Friend of the Animals Award: Kathy Manley
The Ellen Fuller Volunteer of the Year Award: Jeffrey Showell, Tonya Tack
The Wanda Loomis Humanitarian of the Year Award: No Award Given
**Special Service to the Organization: Steve Kiessling, Evelyn Schwan
Annual Award Winners 2016:
The Minniebelle Conley Community Award: Pisanello's Pizza
The Special Friend of the Animals Award: Lynne Helm
The Ellen Fuller Volunteer of the Year Award: Phyllis Chaney
The Wanda Loomis Humanitarian of the Year Award: Jean Miller
Annual Award Winners 2015:
The Minniebelle Conley Community Award: Jarrod Demski, Heidelberg Distributing
The Special Friend of the Animals Award: Kristen Grom
The Ellen Fuller Volunteer of the Year Award: John Aleksander
The Wanda Loomis Humanitarian of the Year Award: Connie Cadwallader
Annual Award Winners 2014:
The Minniebelle Conley Community Award: Jan Harr
The Special Friend of the Animals Award: Nagoya; Joe Schroeder and Stephanie Ringler
The Ellen Fuller Volunteer of the Year Award: Barbara Arnold
The Wanda Loomis Humanitarian of the Year Award: Erik J. Thompson, Rossford Police Department; Kyle Silvers
**Special Achievement Award for Service-Kathy Dean
**Special Recognition Certificates of Appreciation: All Board Members Past and Present; Olivia Hegedus; Pisanello’s Pizza
Annual Award Winners 2013:
The Minniebelle Conley Community Award: The Copy Shop
The Special Friend of the Animals Award: No Award Given
The Ellen Fuller Volunteer of the Year Award: Kara Reynolds
The Wanda Loomis Humanitarian of the Year Award: Sandy Lepper
**Special Service to the Organization: Mike and Esther Fabian; Tom McCurdy; Adam Herrman; Debbie Rodgers; BGSU Friends of the WCHS; Kroger; Newman’s Marathon; Organ Collision; Jones Veterinary Hospital; Pisanello’s Pizza
Annual Award Winners 2012:
The Minniebelle Conley Community Award: Darlene Petkwitz
The Special Friend of the Animals Award: No Award Given
The Ellen Fuller Volunteer of the Year Award: Lisa Kern
The Wanda Loomis Humanitarian of the Year Award: Jerry Anderson
**Special Recognition Certificates of Appreciation: Matt Skivers; Lynne Helm; Glenda Swartz; Sandy Lepper; Holiday Inn Express; Lemar; Pisanello’s Pizza; McDonald’s South Main Street; W. W. Knight Nature Preserve
Annual Award Winners 2011:
The Minniebelle Conley Community Award: Joe Schroeder and Stephanie Ringler
The Special Friend of the Animals Award: No Award Given
The Ellen Fuller Volunteer of the Year Award: Karla Hines
The Wanda Loomis Humanitarian of the Year Award: Pat McCutchan-Vernier, M.D. and Rick Vernier
**Special Recognition Certificates of Appreciation: Nan Borer; Carol Butcher; Devin Butcher; Olga Clay; Kathy Dean; Connie Donald; Rich Douglas; Jan Harr; Lynne Helm; Karla Hines; Robin Jolly; Sandy Lepper; Jacqui Nathan; Glenda Swartz; Matt Skivers; Samantha Strausbaugh; Liesel Traister
Annual Award Winners 2010:
The Minniebelle Conley Community Award: Pisanello's Pizza
The Special Friend of the Animals Award: Kathy Eads
The Ellen Fuller Volunteer of the Year Award: The Healing Barn
The Wanda Loomis Humanitarian of the Year Award: Andrew Schuman
Annual Award Winners 2009:
The Minniebelle Conley Community Award: No Award Given
The Special Friend of the Animals Award: No Award Given
The Ellen Fuller Volunteer of the Year Award: No Award Given
The Wanda Loomis Humanitarian of the Year Award: No Award Given
Annual Award Winners 2008:
The Minniebelle Conley Community Award: L’Maries Laundromat (Duane and Lisa King)
The Special Friend of the Animals Award: No Award Given
The Ellen Fuller Volunteer of the Year Award: Kathleen Newman
The Wanda Loomis Humanitarian of the Year Award: Craig Lundgren, Hobby Horse Stable
**Special Achievement Award for Service: Sandy Lepper
**Foster Home of the Year: Tracy DeRan-Taylor
Annual Award Winners 2007:
The Minniebelle Conley Community Award: Cheryl Kubista, Bark Busters
The Special Friend of the Animals Award: No Award Given
The Ellen Fuller Volunteer of the Year Award: Margaret Weinberger
The Wanda Loomis Humanitarian of the Year Award: Christy Spontelli
**Special Recognition Certificates of Appreciation: Mandy Dickenson; Jill Borkowski; Matthew Manley; Buddy the Dog; Craig Lundgren; Clear Channel Communications; Deb Buker; Renee Valtin
Annual Award Winners 2006:
The Minniebelle Conley Community Award: Deb Buker, Perrysburg Messenger Journal
The Special Friend of the Animals Award: No Award Given
The Ellen Fuller Volunteer of the Year Award: Kathy Hershberger
The Wanda Loomis Humanitarian of the Year Award: Marci Skirvin
Annual Award Winners 2005:
The Minniebelle Conley Community Award: No Award Given
The Special Friend of the Animals Award: No Award Given
The Ellen Fuller Volunteer of the Year Award: No Award Given
The Wanda Loomis Humanitarian of the Year Award: No Award Given
Annual Award Winners 2004:
The Minniebelle Conley Community Award: No Award Given
The Special Friend of the Animals Award: No Award Given
The Ellen Fuller Volunteer of the Year Award: No Award Given
The Wanda Loomis Humanitarian of the Year Award: No Award Given
Annual Award Winners 2003:
The Minniebelle Conley Community Award: Howard Jewelers
The Special Friend of the Animals Award: No Award Given
The Ellen Fuller Volunteer of the Year Award: Sue Butler
The Wanda Loomis Humanitarian of the Year Award: Wood County Commissioners: James F. Carter, Tim W. Brown, and Alvin L. Perkins
Annual Award Winners 2002:
The Minniebelle Conley Community Award: No Award Given
The Special Friend of the Animals Award: No Award Given
The Ellen Fuller Volunteer of the Year Award: No Award Given
The Wanda Loomis Humanitarian of the Year Award: Kay Chapman
Annual Award Winners 2001:
The Minniebelle Conley Community Award: Mid-Wood Inc.
The Special Friend of the Animals Award: No Award Given
The Ellen Fuller Volunteer of the Year Award: Linda Cottrell
The Wanda Loomis Humanitarian of the Year Award: Persons Who Report Cruelty
Annual Award Winners 2000:
The Minniebelle Conley Community Award: Dr. John Jones
*The Special Friend of the Animals Award: Oldrich Jicha
The Ellen Fuller Volunteer of the Year Award: Sandy Lepper
The Wanda Loomis Humanitarian of the Year Award: Sandy Rowland
Annual Award Winners 1999:
The Minniebelle Conley Community Award: No Award Given
The Ellen Fuller Volunteer of the Year Award: No Award Given
The Wanda Loomis Humanitarian of the Year Award: No Award Given
Annual Award Winners 1998:
The Minniebelle Conley Community Award: The Brass Key Shop
The Ellen Fuller Volunteer of the Year Award: Cathy, Russ, Megan, and Kelly Finkhousen
The Wanda Loomis Humanitarian of the Year Award: Liz Gaulke
Annual Award Winners 1997:
*The Minniebelle Conley Community Award: The Bowling Green Sentinel-Tribune
The Ellen Fuller Volunteer of the Year Award: Jim Jaffe
The Wanda Loomis Humanitarian of the Year Award: Kristina Ehrmantraut
Annual Award Winners 1996:
The Ellen Fuller Volunteer of the Year Award: Sandy Lepper
The Wanda Loomis Humanitarian of the Year Award: Dr. Holfinger
Annual Award Winners 1995:
The Ellen Fuller Volunteer of the Year Award: Molly Meese
*The Wanda Loomis Humanitarian of the Year Award: Paula Hamman
Annual Award Winners 1994:
*The Ellen Fuller Volunteer of the Year Award: Chuck and Christy Spontelli
*Indicates first year that the award was given
**Indicates a special recognition not awarded on a regular basis