Taking Pride in Our Community
2011 Winsted Pride Award Winners
The winners of the Pride Award are nominated by area residents for business and residential properties that have enhanced the aesthetic quality of property in Winsted above and beyond acceptable standards, contributing to the overall enhancement of the city’s image. Once nominated, the Winsted Planning Commission judges the properties, and chooses the winners.
The 2011 Winsted Pride Award was given to the Winsted Lake Watershed Association for planting and maintaining rain gardens along the lakefront promenade.
The 2011 residential Winsted Pride Award was given to Marty and Diane Zitzloff. Pictured in their backyard at 151 George Avenue E. are City Administrator Brad Martens, Marty and Diane Zitzloff, and Mayor Steve Stotko.
Cub Scout Pack 399 received the Don C. Guggemos Youth Award for its service to the community. Mayor Steve Stotko (back) presented the award to scout leaders Pastor Mark Loder, Jenny Helmbrecht, and Dan Dickhausen.
Glenn and Jan Kuck received the Don C. Guggemos Business Service Award, presented by Winsted Mayor Steve Stotko, for generously supporting events and community programs.
Since becoming the owners of Glenn’s SuperValu in Winsted January 1992, “they have become a strong part of the fabric that makes Winsted what it is,” Stotko said.
Susan Kegler was presented the Don C. Guggemos Service Award for her many contributions to Winsted youth.
“Sue has been a mentor for many young people. She always sees the good in every kid and encourages them to do the right thing,” Mayor Steve Stotko said as he presented Kegler her award.
