Awards
The Portage County Historical Society presents three annual awards for in honor of various acts and accomplishments in service to our mission of telling the stories of Portage County through education and preservation. See below for more info on the specific awards.
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Win Rothmann Award
This award is given to individuals who make a contribution to Portage County history through a public history project. Projects must be about a topic relating to the history of Portage County and can include, but are not limited to: books, articles, academic papers, blogs, digital projects, audio, and video. Additionally, projects must have been created, published, or released in the calendar year prior to the award date. The Win Rothman Award carries a cash prize of $500 if selected. Selections are made by the PCHS Board of Directors.
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Submission Window: Annually, between February 1st and March 1st
How to Submit your Project: Send project description, example, and contact information to info@pchswi.org or mail to the Portage County Historical Society, PO Box 672, Stevens Point, WI 54481
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Past Recipients
2022 - Jen Brilowski
2021 - Chelsey Pfiffner
2019 - Patti Drier
2018 - Brad & Diane Casselberry, John Harry
2010 - Mark Seiler
2004 - John Kiedrowski, Mr. & Mrs. Leary
1996 - Russell Haines & Justus Paul
1994 - Adeline Sopa
1990 - Malcolm Rosholt, Craig Anderson, Connie Haack-Hurlbut
1989 - Stevens Point Historic Design & Review Commission
1988 - Eugene Isherwood
1987 - Wayne Guyant & Janice Hughes
1986 - Peggy Murray
1985 - Wayne Guyant & Dennis Kolinski
1984 - Brian Hackett
1983 - Marjorie Bronsted & Ethelyn Aanrud
1982 - David Tesch
1981 - Malcolm Rosholt
1980 - Wendell Nelson
1979 - Tom Marchel
1978 - Donald Isherwood
1977 - Ellen Johnson & John Stastny
Pine and Iron Award
This award is chosen by the Board of Directors to honor someone who has done something of note to preserve Portage County history. The Pine and Iron Award is the organization's highest honor. If you would like to nominate someone, please email info@pchswi.org.
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Past Recipients
2022 - Bill Schierl and Sarena Melotte
2021: Joanne Hagen
2020: John Harry
2018: Shirley Multhauf
2017: Kirby Heck
2011: Judy Lyons
2010: Larry Misiewicz
2007: Fred Haase
2001: Carla Boettcher
2000: Lutheran Brotherhood, Ron Coker
1999: Terry Anderson, Ed Marcks
1998: Polish Heritage Awareness Society, Janet Jurgella
1997: Chuck Nason, Donna Sowka
1996: Cheryl Jean, Dave Cash
1995: Don Kottke
1994: Roy Menzel, William Paul
1993: Worzella Publishing, Phil Kalas
1992: Loras Smithback
1991: Tom Brown
1990: K.B. Willett, John Anderson
1989: John Seramur, Robert Hetchler
1988: William McKee
1987: Jay Price, Patricia Malick
1986: John Joanis, Wendell Nelson, Justin Isherwood
1985: Maurice Perrett
1984: Guy Gibson, Raymond Specht
1982: Clifford Swanson, Alice Loberg
Anton Anday Volunteer Service Award
This award is chosen by the Board of Directors to recognize the achievements of outstanding volunteers of the Portage County Historical Society. It is named in memory of Anton Anday, a longtime volunteer curator and site manager at PCHS's Heritage Park historical site.
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Past Recipients
2023 - Paul and Sue Koehl
2022 - Anton Anday