The OKAUCHEE AREA PERSON OF THE YEAR (AKA The Hans Weissgerber Award) is presented each year, since 2016, to the person felt to best represent the Okauchee area.
This award was named after Hans Weissgerber Jr. who has done more for the area than anyone else in recent history. The award is presented each year at the annual Okauchee Area Business Association Dinner Dance, also known as the Okauchee Prom because of its “Black Tie Optional” appeal. The recipients over the years have included:
2023
Debbie Michelic (The Tim Michelic Team Realty Executives)
2022
Sandy Schick (Okauchee Lions Club)
2021
Bryant Johnson (Co-owner: Bryant’s On The Round)
Past President OABA
2020
Marijo Weissgerber (Co-owner: Several buildings in Okauchee including – Old Pauleen’s, Old Electronics Store & residential rental buildings)
Past President OABA. Chairperson of Okauchee Prom (since 2011), Chairperson Okauchee Lake Fireworks (since 2015)
2019
Dick Bertrand (Donor: Primary donor to the Okauchee Lion’s “Bertrand Pavilion”)Past
President MSI General
2018
Tim Michelic (Owner: Several buildings in Okauchee including – Tie Up/Elite Hood Cleaning & Mint Beauty/Wellness. Co-founder of the Mission Lakes Condos)
Past President OABA. Founder: “Tim Michelic Team – Realty Executives”
2017
Brian Bergmann (Owner: Lake Country Family Dentistry building)
Currently retired
2016
Hans Weissgerber Jr (Owner: Golden Mast & Oconomowoc Lakes Plaza)
Past President OABA