Optimist of the Year – West St. Paul Reader

Who Helps Youth Succeed? Nominate an Optimist

The Optimist Club of West St. Paul is looking for the 2026 Optimist of the Year. They’re now accepting nominations, which are due May 6.

2025 Young Optimist of the Year: Annika Klemme & Ramona Webb

A pair of Two Rivers seniors were awarded the first ever Young Optimist of the Year award from the Optimist Club of West St. Paul.

Nominate a Young Person for Optimist of the Year

After nearly 20 years of recognizing adult optimists, the Optimist Club of West St. Paul is shifting gears to focus on young optimists. Nominate a young person who has made a positive impact on youth.

Ted Kronschnabel awarded with Optimist of the Year for 2024

2024 Optimist of the Year: Ted Kronschnabel

The Optimist Club of West St. Paul honored Ted Kronschnabel for his commitment to the community through youth hockey and the Friendly Hills PTA.

Logos for Optimist Club, WSP Pride, and Warriors Hall of Fame

Highlight Community Heroes: 3 Opportunities for 2024

A trio of local organizations want to recognize local community heroes. Know someone worth highlighting? Nominate them for the Warrior Hall of Fame, Optimist of the Year, or WSP Pride’s Community Advocate.

Mark Quinn being named Optimist of the Year for 2023.

Moreland Principal Named Optimist of the Year

The Optimist Club of West St. Paul named retiring Moreland Principal Mark Quinn their Optimist of the Year.

Nominate a Neighbor

Several local organizations are looking for nominations to recognize great residents among us. Know of a neighbor worthy of recognition? Nominate them.

Robert Hanson receiving the 2022 Optimist of the Year award

2022 Optimist of the Year: Robert Hanson

The Optimist Club of West St. Paul named Robert Hanson, a 30-year Spanish teacher at Two Rivers High School, their Optimist of the Year.

WSP Pride and Optimist Club of West St. Paul

Who’s Amazing in West St. Paul?

Two West St. Paul organizations are looking for people to recognize for giving back to the community. Nominate people for the Optimist of the Year and Community Advocate awards.

Optimist Club of West St. Paul recognizes Kelsey Thornton as the Optimist of the Year

50 Years of West St. Paul Optimism and the 2021 Optimist of the Year

Since 1971, the Optimist Club of West St. Paul has been bringing out the best in kids. This week they recognized their latest Optimist of the Year.