The Holmen Viking Alumni Award is an annual recognition, presented during the Homecoming celebrations, which honors Holmen High School graduates who have distinguished themselves in their careers and communities. All H.H.S. alumni who graduated at least 5 years ago, living or deceased, are eligible for nomination. Nominees do not have to currently reside in the School District of Holmen.

The application deadline for the award is June 30 of the year in which it is awarded. Please use the Nomination Form and Example Application.

Nominations will be judged based on their: 

• Community service activities
• Example of leadership
• Personal achievements
• Contributions to their school district
• Professional achievement
• Honorary awards and citations

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2019 HOLMEN VIKING ALUMNI AWARD RECIPIENT

Dan Anderson
1985

Dan Anderson, a 1985 graduate of Holmen High School, has one goal in mind: to make Holmen a better place to live. He was born and raised on the family farm in Holmen, and he fulfills his father’s dream of his son carrying on the 4th generation family farm. Dan’s family, many of them involved in the Holmen community and employed by area schools, instilled in him the importance of family and community. Early in his life he proved his commitment to the area through participation and service to the community.

Dan is a friend. His love for the Holmen community, the Holmen School District, and the people young and old, proves he has a passion for and a genuine interest in all people. Dan and his wife Karen continue to inspire their three children, Tyler (2014), Steven (2015) and Lynsey (2020) all graduates of Holmen High School.

Dan is a leader. He has helped form and develop many sporting activities for Holmen youth. His personal involvement in high school activities encouraged him to create and improve programs to give all students a chance to benefit from involvement. He was instrumental in the development of the Holmen Tackle Football League and the Youth Basketball League. He has also volunteered many hours with the Holmen Youth Baseball Parent Association, the Holmen High School Booster Club, the varsity football team and the Holmen Park and Recreation teams. He has also been an active member of the Town of Onalaska Planning Commission, Holmen Rotary Organization, Associated Milk Producers Inc., and La Crosse County Dairy Herd Improvement Association.

Dan is a doer. He is instrumental in organizing and encouraging many improvements to the Holmen Area, especially on school grounds. His endless fundraising efforts have produced new scoreboards, improved fields, up to date uniforms and opportunities for all. Dan has used his energy to help Holmen Schools and the activities meet the needs of many, including many hours preparing and leading youth basketball tournaments. Dan also hosts many field trips of young people to his family farm. With great pride he shares his life-long work with students and teachers and educates them about life on a farm.

Inducted: October 4, 2019

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