The Frank Fetch Award

The Frank Fetch Award was the brainchild of Fred Holdridge and Howard Burns in 1984. They felt it was necessary to recognize an individual for outstanding service to the German Village community. Appropriately, Frank Fetch was the first recipient of the award.  The roster of recipients is a register of leadership, inspiration, and beloved friends. .

Past Recipients
  • 2020 – Betty Garrett 
  • 2019 – Chris Hune 
  • 2018 – Friends of Schiller – “Schiller Park Across Time” 
  • 2017- Dr. Norm Burns 
  • 2016 – Janet & Sid Druen 
  • 2015 – Darci Congrove 
  • 2014 – Jim Hopple 
  • 2013 –  Terri Dickey 
  • 2012 – Dr. Bill Mains 
  • 2011 – Connie Swain 
  • 2010 – John & Jan Clark 
  • 2009 – F. Robert Jackson 
  • 2008 – Tom & Sue Larsen 
  • 2007 – Brenton Warner 
  • 2006 – William L. Curlis 
  • 2005 – William Hugus 
  • 2004 – Jeanne Likins 
  • 2003 – Ned Merkle 
  • 2002 – Alberta Stevens 
  • 2001 – J. Jeffrey McNealey 
  • 2000 – Sharon Steele 
  • 1999 – David Boothby & Mary Drudi 
  • 1998 – Richard Swartzmiller 
  • 1997 – Jerry Glick 
  • 1996 – Katie McClure* 
  • 1995 – Fred Holdridge* & Howard Burns* 
  • 1994 – Grace Highfield* 
  • 1993 – Court Hall 
  • 1992 – John Serrott* & Ann Lilly 
  • 1991 – Mary Louise Hendricks* 
  • 1990 – G. Donald Wheeler* 
  • 1989 – Robert Balthaser* 
  • 1988 – Shirley & Phil Kientz* 
  • 1987 – Robert Hurry* 
  • 1986 – Dorothy Fischer* 
  • 1985 – Bill Scheurer* & Marie Warren* 
  • 1984 – Frank Fetch* 
Village Valuable Award

The Village Valuable Award is presented to someone who always seems to be there, right when GVS needs them, to lend a special skill, solve a problem, or just do some hard work. These are the “can-do” people that we know will always say “yes” when asked to help, who give of their time and talent freely, and who always wear a smile. 

Past Recipients
  • 2020- Dee Debenport  
  • 2019 – Michele McFadden 
  • 2018 – Jeff Lowe 
  • 2017 – Craig Seeds 
  • 2016 – Bonnie Mitchell 
  • 2015 – Pam Bergeron 
  • 2014 – Phyllis & Hal Duryee 
  • 2013 – Scott Heimlich 
  • 2012 – Mary Connolly-Ross 
  • 2011 – Carolyn McCall 
  • 2010 – Jim Plunkett 
  • 2009 – Diana Webster & Kathy Wightman 
  • 2008 – Lelia Cady 
  • 2007 – Heidi Wooley 
  • 2006 – Sgt. John Kane 
  • 2005 – David Gaumer 
  • 2002 – John Clark 
  • 2001 – Marjorie Haldi 
Fred & Howard Award

In 1997, the GVS Board of Trustees created a new award, honoring individuals who have done the most to carry the message of German Village and the GVS to the rest of the world – bringing attention and recognition to what we do and what we have achieved. When the Board created the award, there was no question that it be named after Fred & Howard, the champion ambassadors of German Village. In 1997, the very first award was presented to Fred Holdridge and Howard Burns, who did more for the international recognition of GV than anyone. 

Past Recipients
  • 2020 – Chris Senter 
  • 2019 – German Village Pride Float Committee 
  • 2018 – Bonnie Drummond & Karen Peters 
  • 2017 – Dan Pullen 
  • 2016 – Marilyn Vutech and Jeff Ruff 
  • 2015 – Madeline Hicks 
  • 2014 – Barb & Ed Elberfeld 
  • 2013 – Bethia Wolfe 
  • 2012 – Sarah Irvin Clark 
  • 2011 – WOSU Television 
  • 2010 – The Schmidt Family 
  • 2009 – Larry Hamill 
  • 2008 – John Pribble & Darci Congrove 
  • 2007 – Tim Dick 
  • 2006 – John Clark 
  • 2005 – Sue Doody – Lindey’s 
  • 2004 – Terri Dickey 
  • 2003 – Wayne Owens 
  • 2002 – Hyla Griesdorn & the Share the Flavor Committee 
  • 2001 – Andrea Cambern 
  • 2000 – Pamela Edwards 
  • 1999 – Aaron Leventhal & Beth Ervin 
  • 1998 – Robert Jackson 
  • 1997 – Fred Holdridge & Howard Burns