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WIC Everyday Heroes


The Everyday Hero award recognizes and honors the great work and commitment of local WIC staff – anyone and everyone who works in WIC: clerks, CPAs, Coordinators, receptionists, and others who support local WIC operations. Staff that are nominated exemplify the spirit of Participant Centered Services (PCS) and strive every day to make WIC a great experience for participants. They’re able to see WIC service through the eyes of participants, ensuring that people feel valued and respected. They are role models for others in their agency.


2021

Recipients of the 2021 Everyday Hero awards:

  • Lu Doh Moo Thawda, from St. Paul/Ramsey County - Metro
  • Tamey Corey, Mower County - Southeast Region
  • Lindsay Chapman-Nesseth, Des Moines Valley Health & Human Services WIC - Southwest Region
  • Ilene Nelson (Retired), Meeker County Publich Health WIC Program - South Central Region
  • Jackie Johnson, Lake County HHS - Northeast Region

2019

Recipients of the 2019 Everyday Hero awards:

  • Jenny Blue, Cass County WIC - Northwest Region
  • Sue Gerval, Anoka County WIC - East Central Region
  • Mary Jo Glad, Hennepin County WIC - Metro Region
  • Trudy Olson, Countryside WIC - Southwest Region
  • Tara Paschka, Horizon WIC - West Central Region
  • Diane Pettis, Sibley County WIC - South Central Region
  • Jane Samuelson, Freeborn County WIC - Southeast Region
  • Carol Sangren, Meeker County WIC - South Central Region
  • Ruth Pierce Versaw, Washington County WIC - Metro Region

2018

Recipients of the 2018 Everyday Hero awards:

  • Diane Boyenga, Rock County WIC Program - Southwest Region
  • Kari Schultz, Fillmore County WIC Program - Southeast Region
  • Francie LaMont, Waseca County WIC Program - South Central Region
  • Missy Trenz, Anoka County WIC Program - East Central Region
  • Sue Peltoma, Mille Lacs County WIC Program - East Central Region
  • Kim Roering, Douglas County WIC Program - West Central Region
  • Jackie Johnson, Lake County WIC Program - Northeast Region

2017

Recipients of the 2017 Everyday Hero awards:

  • Lori Mackel, St. Paul-Ramsey County WIC Program - Metro Region
  • Cindy Huff, Wright County CAP WIC - East Central Region
  • Pam Galle, Coordinator for the NE Breastfeeding Peer Program - Northeast Region
  • Sheila Johnson, Anoka County WIC Program - Northwest Central Region
  • Melea Marple, Wilkin County WIC Program - West Central Region
  • Amy Lueck, Southwest Health & Human Services WIC Program - South Central Region
  • Wanda Lee, Wabasha County WIC Program - Southeast Region

2016

Recipients of the 2016 Everyday Hero awards:

  • Barb King, Peer Program Coordinator, Hennepin County WIC Program - Metro Region
  • Kay Olson-Fischer, Peer Program Coordinator, Bloomington WIC Program - Metro Region
  • Kathy Neirby, WIC Coordinator, Rice County WIC Program - Southeast Region
  • Nancy Nordstrom, WIC Coordinator, Martin County WIC Program - South Central Region
  • Peggy Talsness, Breastfeeding Coordinator, Otter Tail County WIC Program - West Central Region
  • Mary Villagomez, WIC Clerk, Chisago County WIC Program - East Central Region
  • Kathy Voss, WIC Coordinator, Des Moines Valley WICC Program - Southwest Region

2015

Recipients of the 2015 Everyday Hero awards:

  • Sherry Fitch, Cass County WIC Program - Northwest Region
  • Christina Blomme, Southwest Health & Human Services WIC Program - South Central Region
  • Naomi Larson, Aitkin County WIC Program - Northeast Region
  • Bea Haines, Goodhue County WIC Program - Southeast Region
  • Paula Mazour, Dakota County WIC Program - Metro Region

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Last Updated: 11/16/2022

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