Volunteers of the Year
2024 Osborne Volunteers of the Year
The Big Sky State Games 2024 Osborne Volunteers of the Year are Chad McNeese, the Campbell Family, and the Billings Chapter of Preceptor Alpha Alpha. The award is named after Tom Osborne and his family; Tom was the Big Sky State Games founder and Executive Director from 1986-1996. It was the vision and volunteer spirit of the Osborne Family that initiated and sustained the early years of the Big Sky State Games. The Osborne Volunteer of the Year award provides the opportunity to reward volunteers who follow through with that same spirit of service, commitment, and enthusiasm for the Big Sky State Games.
Past Winners
| Year | Volunteer | Sport/Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Mike Noland Dave Weber Midland West Manufacturing | Basketball Racquetball Opening Ceremonies |
| 2022 | Jenny Moodie Jim Griggs Bob Doney The Billings Young Marines | Volleyball Muzzleloading Muzzleoading Triathlon & Soaked Run |
| 2021 | Kyly Schlichenmayer Roz Robinson Melody Bilden Dave Omen | Baskeball Equestrian Pony Show Equestrian Horse Show Road Race & Soaked Run |
| 2020 | Laurie Kelly Van Madden Bob Hogemark Greg Mohl | Volleyball Shooting Track & Field Track & Field |
| 2019 | Doug Asleson Erl Barsness Jane Leuthold State Games’ Family Members | Billards Opening Ceremonies Swimming |
| 2018 | Dick Zier Ralph & Marlene Saunders Stacy Molt First Interstate Bank | Basketball Shooting Track and Field T-shirt Distribution & Soaked Run |
| 2017 | Dave & Eve Allen Barb Hassett & Tracy Treinen John Weber Debbie Kobold & Dwite Johnson | Taekwondo/Judo Road Race Softball Flag Football |
| 2016 | Paolo Gerbasi & Family Barb Lawson Dan Walker Brian Anttila | Youth Soccer Golf Board of Directors Shooting |
| 2015 | Bob Koschel Dave Rahn Larry Seekins Bill Harrington & Kathy Wilkinson | Armwrestling Trapshooting Pickleball Road Race |
| 2014 | Kim Welch Irve Wilke Kaloni Heggen Jeff Carroll | Ballroom Dance Shooting Karate Volleyball |
| 2013 | Kurt Grabow Rich Marques The Moore Family | Soccer Bowling Taekwondo |
| 2012 | Dave Derhak Doyle Jackson John & Shirley Collins Mike Nys | Track & Field Shooting Rifle/Pistol Archery Volleyball, Tennis, Opening Ceremonies |
| 2011 | Ekkie Wedul Terry Smith Mary Jane Kelly Kelly Duneman | Road Race Shooting Rifle/Pistol Office/Road Race Basketball |
| 2010 | Brice Cady Larry Whitmyer Ellis & Nelsa Heggen Jackie Fears | Taekwondo/Judo Archery Karate n/a |
| 2009 | David Bakker Tracy Buckingham Lori Reed Billings Clinic | Baskeball, Opening Ceremonies Souvenirs Souvenirs First Aid |
| 2008 | Lanny & Sharon Fred Dana Bishop Billings Aquatic Club Yellowstone Amateur Radio Emergency Service | Track & Field Flag Football, Wrestling, Basketball Swimming Road Race, Triathlon, Cycling |
| 2007 | Nancy McRae Laurel & Matthew Struck Kate Novakovich Harkless Family | Medical Coordinator DanceSports Triathlon, Road Race Tennis, Armwrestling, Flag Football |
| 2006 | Helen Bryson Mike Carignan Debbie Magilke Wayne Ware MOA Basketball Officials Yellowstone Rim Runners | Bowling Track & Field Multi-Sport/Office Softball Basketball n/a |
