The Annual Meeting is used both to review 2023, and to celebrate staff and volunteers nominated for their service. Each year the DCHS Leadership Team with the aid of staff in all areas of volunteer involvement have the hard decision of nominating volunteers for their service during the previous year. This choice is always a difficult challenge because we have so many fantastic volunteers to choose from. The many hours of service that our volunteers contribute to the shelter each year are greatly appreciated by the staff and the critters that visit DCHS on the way to their forever homes.
Congratulations to Our Winners!
STAFF RECOGNITION:
Linn Roth & Jean Martinelli Quality and Service Excellence Award
- Dawn Sands
Milestone Anniversaries
Five Years of Service
- Emily Temte
- Celest Alves
- Kelsie Matt
Ten Years of Service
- Eric Holsinger
Fifteen Years of Service
- Jessica Christianson
Twenty Years of Service
- Jessica Marchant
VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION:
Top 10 Volunteers by Hours of Service
- 10. Jenny Goodlund 609
- 9. Connie Lueck 619
- 8. Sue Sells 629
- 7. Josie Cooper 657
- 6. Bill Schloemer 708
- 5. Chris Cerutti 728
- 4. Linda Gilsdorf 812
- 3. Jacki Hershberger 1,004
- 2. Karen Tolle 1,086
- 1. Karrie Frantz 1,202
David’s Gift
- Jacki Hershberger
Top 5 Youth Volunteers by Hours
- 5. Portia Grade 75
- 4. Chelsea Mager 80
- 3. Ellie Meng 84
- 2. Izzy Serio 85
- 1. Joshua Dimond 93
Wildlife Volunteer of the Year: Maarit Spelman
Administrative Support Volunteer of the Year – Volunteer Department: Nancy Womack
Adoption Center Volunteer of the Year: Sam Willingham
Individual/Special Recognition – Barkins: Pat Olson
Reception Volunteer of the Year: Barb Stransky
Thrift Store Volunteer of the Year: Jenny Goodlund
Administrative Support Volunteer of the Year – Development Department: Nan Laufenberg
Education Partner of the Year: Paul Zuelke - Key Reptiles
Education Volunteers of the Year: Amelie and Katie Correa
Event Volunteer of the Year: Ann Peterson
Media Partner or the Year: NBC15 Madison
Independent Fundraiser of the Year: Subaru FL4TFEST
Photography Volunteer of the Year: Else Karlsen
AMS Volunteer of the Year: Quinn Thomas
Canine Behavior Team Volunteer of the Year: Alex Letourneau
Canine Companion Volunteer of the Year: Alex Kuehlmann
Carestaff Assistant Volunteer of the Year: Miranda Stauss
Critter Cuddler Volunteer of the Year: Julie Vander Werff
Feline Friend Volunteer of the Year: Annika Crabb
Cat Foster Parent Volunteer of the Year: Chris Cerutti
Critter Foster Parent Volunteer of the Year: Connie Lueck
Dog Foster Parent Volunteer of the Year: Anna Rossler
Volunteer Veterinarian of the Year: Dr. Elizabeth Laing
Veterinary Support of the Year: Dr. Jess McCarthy and Dr. Chris Hoffman
Ringworm Treatment Program Volunteer of the Year: Kevser Ozel
All-Around Volunteer of the Year: Else Karlsen
Individual/Special Recognition: Aleta Fingerson
Rufus Award: Ginger
