The Big Sky State Games 2020 Osborne Volunteers of the Year are Laurie Kelly, Van Madden, Bob Hogemark and Greg Mohl. 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.
Laurie Kelly, Volleyball
Van Madden, Shooting
Bob Hogemark, Track & Field
Greg Mohl, Track & Field
| Year | Volunteer | Sport/Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Doug Asleson
Erl Barsness Jane Leuthold State Games' Family Members |
Basketball
Billards Opening Ceremonies |
| 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 |
| Year | Volunteer | Sport/Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
