Zeisberger Heckewelder Awards
The Zeisberger Heckewelder Awards are presented each year to citizens of Tuscarawas County who have been exemplary in their contributions to the quality of life in Tuscarawas County, especially involving preservation and awareness of local history.
To nominate someone for the Zeisberger Heckewelder Award send the following information to the Tuscarawas County Historical Society by February 1 each year:
Name, Address and Phone Number of Nominator
Name Address and Phone Number of Nominee (Individual or Group)
*The Nominee must be a resident of Tuscarawas County
**The Nominee cannot be a current office holder
Include information in a paragraph or more on the reason the nominee should be considered for the award.
The medal is given to those who exemplify making Tuscarawas County a better place in which to reside. This is achieved by promoting the history of Tuscarawas County or by serving non-profit groups, church groups, or in leadership roles that assist the citizens of Tuscarawas County.
Mail your nomination to: TCHS; P. O. Box 462; New Philadelphia, OH 44663
Name, Address and Phone Number of Nominator
Name Address and Phone Number of Nominee (Individual or Group)
*The Nominee must be a resident of Tuscarawas County
**The Nominee cannot be a current office holder
Include information in a paragraph or more on the reason the nominee should be considered for the award.
The medal is given to those who exemplify making Tuscarawas County a better place in which to reside. This is achieved by promoting the history of Tuscarawas County or by serving non-profit groups, church groups, or in leadership roles that assist the citizens of Tuscarawas County.
Mail your nomination to: TCHS; P. O. Box 462; New Philadelphia, OH 44663
2020
John Heil John Herzig Brian Ice Tuscarawas County Center for the Arts |
2019
Chris Hart Kerry Metzger Jan McInturf The Rainbow Connection |
2018
Seth Angel Ray Hisrich Pastor John Wallace Frederick Welsch Tuscarawas Philharmonic |
2017
Mick Donato Cheryl Anne Graham Jerry Stoughton John Zion RTY, Inc. |
2016 Mary Hamilton John & Jeanie James Richard Lahm Ohio Swiss Festival |
2015 Tom Farbizo William H. & Linda Stokey Family Michael Taylor Russ Volkert The Tuscarawas Co. Heritage Home Association |
2014
Kimberly Jurkovic Fred Miller Bruce & Suzanne Stauffer Newcomerstown Historical Society |
2013
Joseph Bonamico Richard Kelley Charles Knaack |
2012
Charles Miller Peggy Mueller JoAnn & Larry McCue |
2011
Jon Baker Agnes Swigart Tuscarawas County Convention & Visitors Bureau Dee Grossman, Director |
2010
Jon Elsasser George Laurence Lowell Youngen College Club of Tuscarawas County |
2009
Ann Kirk Marsh Sam Hitchcock Emmet Riley Trumpet in the Land |
2008
Carl Blasenhauer Dr. Philip & Molly Doughten Ann & Glenn Groh Hospice of Tuscarawas County |
2007
Roger G. Lile Wayne Mortine Weldon Mortine John Page Ann Page Linn Hert Geib |
2006
Kenneth B. Garman Reverand Arnold Klaiber Shirley A. Wagner The Greer Steel Company |
2005
25th Anniversary Katherine Albaugh Robert Michels George Reymond Erin Van Fossen Catholic Sisters of Tuscarawas County |
2004
Jeff Brown Glenn R. Carlisle Jerry Marlowe Patti Strickling Tom Strickling Dover Historical Society |
2003
Margaret Bonamico Hudson Hillyer Ed Schlote Gale Schlote Vane Scott Barbara Scott Zoar Community Association |
2002
Carol Cunningham Dr. Richard Hasler Virginia Kane Mary Krocker Dr. Benjamin Wherley |
2001
Dr. William Haggis C. Bernard Myers Jeanette J. Jenkins Anne C. Snyder Leonard W. Snyder |
2000
20th Anniversary George Daugherty Norma Daugherty Doris W. Kimble Paula Wilcoxin Donald W. Zimmerman |
1999
Charles L. Frank Michael Gunther Earl P. Olmstead Dr. Judson Rosebush Doug Wills Ron Septer |
1998
Dr. Gregory Andrews Bernice Buehler Maxine Eberle Woody Russell |
1997
Dr. William Belknap Frank Hollingsworth Dr. Linton Honaker Walter E. Zimmerman |
1996
Robert Liberatore Melody Liberatore Lloyd E. Mizer |
1995
15th Anniversary John J. Marsh Gary Petricola Geneva A. Roll Harold I. Snyder |
1994
Charles Deeds Virginia Deeds John B. Latto Dana Lewis Virginia Lewis Lillian Ruby |
1993
Elmer Ladrach Howard Sarbaugh Harold D. Shade VFW Post 1445 |
1992
Norma Johnson James Stoll Rachel Redinger Mary Villwock |
1991
Stephen Long Richard Michel Deo Steffen Wendy Zucal |
1990
10th Anniversary Martha Cooper Dr. George Knepper New Philadelphia Rotary Thomas Patton Dale & Sandy Spencer |