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Distinguished Citizen Award

Friday, March 8, 2013

Debbie Dubinski Is Wauwatosa's Distinguished Citizen for 2012

With her hands in everything and especially in our schools – even though her own children are grown up – Debbie is a non-stop volunteer who makes Wauwatosa an even better place, every day.

"The Woman who Wears Many Hats" – By Kay Lorenzen The Wauwatosa Distinguished Citizen Award Council has a long history of honoring the people who have made significant voluntary contributions to community life in Wauwatosa to make this city such a great place to live. Leaders in our school systems, fire and police services, civic, business, neighborhoods, community services and historic preservation have been honored over the years for their selfless dedication to making a difference in everyone's life who lives in and around Wauwatosa. The Wauwatosa Distinguished Citizen Award Council is pleased to announce Debbie Dubinski as Wauwatosa's 2012 Distinguished Citizen of the year. Debbie, a resident of Wauwatosa for over 30 years and mother …

Brad Ralph

7:03 pm on Monday, March 11, 2013

Congrats Mom. I am very proud of you!   more ›

Thursday, December 13, 2012

Nominate Wauwatosa's Distinguished Citizen for 2012

Nominees must have voluntarily contributed to the community. The deadline for nominations is Jan. 9.

Nominations are being accepted for the Wauwatosa Citizen of the Year for 2012. Since 1964, the Wauwatosa Distinguished Citizen Award Council has annually recognized individuals who have made a distinguished contribution to the community life of Wauwatosa. The 2012 Citizen of the Year recognition is planned for April 24 at Bluemound Country Club, 10122 W. North Ave. Nominations may be made by any person, group or organization, but self-nomination will not be accepted. The required nomination forms are available at the City Clerk’s office in City Hall, or you may email Patrick McNally at patrick.mcnally82@gmail.com for an electronic copy. The deadline for nominations to be received by the Wauwatosa City Clerk is Jan. 9. The following rules …

Monday, April 16, 2012

Distinguished Citizen: 'Amazing Lady' Lindberg Gets Well-Deserved Recognition

Community architect of Tosa Pool at Hoyt Park and the Neighborhood Association Council receives her due recognition.

"About time!" "What were they waiting for?" "There's nobody more deserving." Those and other words of praise were uttered off-the-cuff when it was announced at a recent gathering that Denise Lindberg would be recognized as Wauwatosa's 2011 Distinguished Citizen. What were they waiting for? Actually, some of those who know her well say that Lindberg didn't want – or even believe she deserved – any recognition before her signature project, Tosa Pool at Hoyt Park, was completed, open and running. All that happened last spring and summer. The pool had a wildly successful opening season, and now, perhaps, Lindberg can accept her due from a grateful community. "Denise is one of those amazing people who can see a need in the community and see a …

rick bohmann

2:54 pm on Monday, April 16, 2012

It's citizen commitment that benefits the community in so many ways. No one is more deserving that Denise Lindberg for reinventing Hoyt Pool for all of us.   more ›

Saturday, November 19, 2011

Nominate Wauwatosa's Best for Distinguished Citizen Award

Deadline is Jan. 11 and award will be presented in April.

If you know someone whose contributions to Wauwatosa go far beyond the normal specter of community service, it's time to nominate them for the 2011 Distinguished Citizen Award. The Wauwatosa Distinguished Citizen Award Council has presented the honor annually since 1964. According to the nomination form, candidates "shall have made significant voluntary contributions to community life in Wauwatosa" and need not be residents of the city to qualify. Former Wauwatosa School District teacher Carolyn Dressler was the 2010 recipient. Nominations are due Jan. 11, 2012 and the award will be presented in April. Download the nomination form and return it to the City Clerk's office. A complete list of winners and more information is included in the …

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