Lucille Nussdorfer Tuscarawas County Woman of the Year Award and Banquet

Discover more about our yearly event celebrating the women who have helped dramatically shape the foundation of our community through volunteerism.

Lucille Nussdorfer Tuscarawas County Woman of the Year Banquet

The Dennison Railroad Depot Museum is pleased to present the Tuscarawas County Woman of the Year Award in memory of Lucille Nussdorfer, founder of the Dennison Servicemen’s Canteen that served 1.3 million soldiers during WWII.

This Canteen became an inspiration to other towns across the country that copied Lucille’s efforts and created their own canteens. The volunteer effort that resulted from Lucille’s spark brought together 4,000 volunteers from 8 counties, and left a reputation of caring and hospitality in our county that is remembered to this day.

For her lasting impact on our area’s history, Lucille was inducted into the Ohio Governor’s Women’s Hall of Fame by Governor Voinovich.

This award is given to someone who follows in the footsteps of Lucille Nussdorfer, who has made a significant lasting impact on her community through volunteerism.

Would you like to make a nomination?

Please download our application form below to make a nomination.
Nominations are due September 13, 2024

Congratulations to our award winners!

2007   Phyllis Van Horn

2008   Connie Finton

2009   Martha Campbell

2010   Ann Lee Brendza

2011   Penny Zurcher

2012   Molly Doughten

2013   Lois Andreas

2014   Mary Hamilton

2015   Cindy Laughlin

2016   Ronna Coventry

2017   Donna Beitzel

2018   Cecilia Krocker

2019   Angie Thomas

2020   No Winner Chosen Due to COVID-19

2021   Cheryl Graham

2022   Janet Kemp

2023   Debbie Knisely

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