Volunteers of the Year
2025 Osborne Volunteers of the Year
The Big Sky State Games 2025 Osborne Volunteers of the Year are Pat and Patty Hennessey of Billings, Leininger Family from Billings and Jill Branch of Billings. The award is named after Tom Osborne and his family; Tom was the Big Sky State Games (BSSG) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Chad McNeese, The Campbell Family, Billings Chapter of Preceptor Alpha Alpha | Cycling, Track & Field, Basketball/Track & Field |
| 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 | Billiards, 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 |
