Supporter Recognition

The following friends have provided donations, in-kind donations, and volunteer services.

2024 Donor Volunteer List

Year	James P. Gallagher Award in Archaeology Excellence
2019	Dave and Barb Skogen
2019	Marvin Wanders, 360 Real Estate Solutions
2018	Wisconsin Valley Improvement Company
2017	Dr. Thomas C. Pleger
2016	Gundersen Health System
2015	City of Onalaska
2014	Ruthann Benson
2013	Joseph A. Tiffany
2012	A-1 Excavating, Inc.
2011	Constance M. Arzigian
2010	Prairie Sand & Gravel, Inc.
2009	James L. Theler
2008	Carole McGinley Edland
2007	Katherine Stevenson
2006	Kathleen Brosius
2005	William “Bill” Gresens
2004	John Magerus
2003	Elmwood Partners
2002	James P. Gallagher
2001	Susan Motschman
2000	Robert Thorud
1999	Richard Hilliker
1998	Dr. Adolf Gunderson
1997	Robert “Ernie” Boszhardt
1996	Frank Linder
1995	Jim Terman
1994	University of Wisconsin – La Crosse Sociology/Archaeology Department
1993	Wisconsin River Power Company
1992	Wisconsin Valley Improvement Company
1991	Gunderson Clinic
1990	United Fund for the Arts and Humanities
1989	Charles D. Gelatt
1988	Charles F. Mathy
1987	University of Wisconsin – La Crosse Foundation

Year	Regional Archaeology Award
2019	Hoyt and Jeanine Strandberg
2016	Suzanne Harris
2015	Gene and Jeanne Hynek
2014	Jay Bittner
2013	Robert “Bob” Halseth
2012	Dan and Judy Maas
2011	Mississippi Valley Conservancy
2010	Todd and Andrea Trocinski Family
2009	Robert Keiper
2008	John Ebersold
2007	James Losinski
2006	Fort Crawford Museum
2005	Mauston Panther Spirit Mound Project
2004	Steve Allen
2003	Todd Murphy
2002	Dan Wendt
2001	Bill Schneller
2000	Daniel Arnold
1999	Craig Malven
1998	Al Reed
1997	Jeff Woodward
1996	Todd Reichert
1995	LeVern DeVries
1994	Loren Cade
1993	Betty Steele
1992	Harland Stone
1991	William “Bill” Gresens
1990	Paul Wiste
1989	Gary Steele
1988	Tim Blumentritt
1987	Steven Raith

Year	Archaeology Education Award
2019	Summit Environmental School, La Crosse School District
2016	Jack Larson
2015	Marilyn Burkhart
2014	Norskedalen Nature and Heritage Center
2013	Loren and Margaret Cade
2012	Robert and Gretchen Chalsma
2011	John Morris
2010	William “Bill” Gresens
2009	Robert “Ernie” Boszhardt
2008	James L. Theler
2007	Effigy Mounds National Monument
2006	Jim and Donna Rankin
2004	Susan Motschman
2003	LeVern DeVries
2002	James P. Gallagher
2001	Greg Walsko
2000	School on the River, Longfellow Middle School, La Crosse, Wisconsin
1999	Carol Ziff
1998	Onalaska Middle School – 6th Grade Teachers
1997	Betty Hembd-Steele
1996	City of La Crosse Park and Recreation Department
1995	La Crosse North Woods Elementary School
1994	Marilyn Van Wyk
1993	Cooperative Educational Service Agency District #4
1992	La Crosse School District

Year	Special Awards
2019	Special Recognition: Chuck Thompson
2019	Special Recognition: Marcee Peplinski
2018	Special Recognition: Cathy Wendt
2016	Special Recognition: McHugh Excavating
2013	Distinguished Service Award: George Garvin
2007	Distinguished Service Award: Dairyland Power Cooperative
2006	Common Ground Award: Chloris Lowe
2005	Common Ground Award: Jay Toth
2004	Distinguished Service Award: John and Otto Swennes
2003	Distinguished Service Award: Jason Gilman
2001	Common Ground Award: Ho Chunk Historic Preservation Office Distinguished Service Award: City of La Crosse
1999	Special Award: Connie Arzigian Distinguished Service Awards: Timme, Inc., and Mead and Hunt, Inc.
1998	Common Ground Award: Merlin Red Cloud Jr. Distinguished Service Awards: Dean Wilder and Paul Stoelting
1997	Salute: Jim Gallagher
1995	Salute: William “Bill” Gresens
1994	Salute: Jim Theler

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