Nominations now accepted for 32nd annual William D. Barth Award

Posted September 07, 2016 11:00 pm

Submitted by TriCity Family Services

TriCity Family Services is seeking nominations for the 2016 William D. Barth Award.

The Barth Award is sponsored by TriCity Family Services to honor the memory of William D. Barth. He was a founder of TriCity Family Services and a dedicated community leader.

The William D. Barth Award was established in 1985 and recognizes one individual each year that has made a significant and positive impact through community service in central Kane County. The honor is given to an individual whose belief in the community and concern for those living here is shown by an ongoing involvement in community life.

Nominations for the 2016 William D. Barth Award must be received by Monday, Sept. 19. An electronic submission form or a printable from is available at www.tricityfamilyservices.org.

The 2016 William D. Barth Award and Nominee Award will be presented at the Barth Award Dinner on Thursday, Oct. 20. The event, with buffet dinner and cash bar, will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. at Riverside Receptions, 35 N. River Lane, Geneva. There is no cost to attend, though donations are appreciated. Contact Mary Kay Dowling at (630) 232-1070 or mkdowling@tricityfamilyservices.org to register your attendance.

Send nominations to Kathleen Hausmann, development director, at TriCity Family Services, 1120 Randall Ct., Geneva, IL 60134. Fax to (630) 584-1994 or email to khausmann@tricityfamilyservices.org.

Previous William D. Barth Award winners include:

1985: Frank Burgess

1986: Jim McCausland

1987: Glen Haines

1988: Nancy Temple

1989: Nellie Wood

1990: Russell Forkins

1991: Max Hunt

1992: Joanne Hansen

1993: James Abbot

1994: Howard Wallin

1995: Vernon Guynn

1996: Ralph & Lucille Little

1997: Carol Rosene

1998: Robert Hawse

1999: Marjorie Hissong

2000: Betsy Penny

2001: Darlene Marcusson

2002: Melinda Hinners

2003: Vernon Oie

2004: Peg Halladay

2005: Steve Lillie

2006: Cris Anderson

2007: Doris Hunt

2008: Pam Mann

2009: Mary Lu O'Halloran

2010: Jim Kintz

2011: Sarah Kimber

2012: Carolyn Sprawka

2013: Fred Norris

2014: Joanne Spitz

2015: Carolyn Fabian

Article Comments

Article Categories
Batavia Campton Hills Communities Elburn Geneva St. Charles Submitted Content

Article Comments

Guidelines: Keep it civil and on topic; no profanity, vulgarity, slurs or personal attacks. People who harass others or joke about tragedies will be blocked. If a comment violates these standards or our terms of service, click the "flag" link in the lower-right corner of the comment box. To find our more, read our FAQ.