The KODIAN Award
Founded in 1934 by Betty John, the ‘KODIAN’ is a distinguished award that is voted upon by peers and staff during the summer season and presented during a special ceremony to select campers each session who embody the following qualities while at camp:
Kindness
Outstanding Campership
Divine Spirit
Initiative
Athletics
Nature
HISTORY
Below you can view the history of the Kodian award from an article in the July 26, 1936 issue of Needlepoint News, the camp newspaper.
CHMK KODIANS
2020 - 2029 Recipients
2024 KODIAN Award Recipients:
Clair Andregg
Ainsley Fraser
Keira Gardner
Lilah Punwani
Logan Miller
2023 KODIAN Award Recipients:
Allison Pruss
Charlotte Jensen
Jonathan Higginbotham
Gwen Kinsella
Marcus Moses
Sophia Martin
Tyler Simchon
Raynah Davis
Alex Richardson– Non-Diabetic
Sara Serafine– Non-Diabetic
Jamie ‘DJ’ Wood– Non-Diabetic
Reilly Ford– Non-Diabetic
James Biggins– Non-Diabetic
2022 KODIAN Award Recipients:
Alejandro Vasquez
Zoe Onwuzilike
2021 KODIAN Award Recipients:
Max Dooley – Non-Diabetic
Brice Kenwick
Sarah Bishop
Michael Hartnett
Annabella De Frasia
Evan Kullgren
Sam Warzocha
Claire Carson
Andrew Schnitter
Trena Barnard
Lucy Jamison
Eric “EB” Brown- Non-Diabetic
Diamond Brooks
Josh Toothman
2020 KODIAN Award Recipients:
Kendall Villa- Non-Diabetic
Brandon Colvig
Brooke Kutlip
Elijah Jones
2010 - 2019 Recipients
2019 KODIAN Award Recipients:
Ian Roberts- Non-Diabetic
Nate Scobee- Non-Diabetic
Madilyn Marcum
Maya McVicker
Jacob Peeps
William Hinton
Owen Adelman
Dalyn Kiner
Angela Bonvisutto
2018 KODIAN Award Recipients:
Chef Rob McGory- Non-Diabetic
Ted Rusinoff- Non-Diabetic
2017 KODIAN Award Recipients:
Brady Pemberton
2016: Missing
2015 KODIAN Award Recipients:
Kirsty Tait
Greg Atkinson
Elizabeth Reynolds
2013-2014: Missing
2012 KODIAN Award Recipients:
Dylan Polz
Caitlin English
Nicholas Kusmer
Laurysa Ridenour
Brad Caruso
Anna Scully
Alexander Ocejo
Geena Wiedlund
2011 KODIAN Award Recipients:
Abby Opala
Noah Marlebbe
Cassidy Coombs
Jacob Jedlicko
Philip Criswell
Rachel Epstein
Christian Davis
2010 KODIAN Award Recipients:
Emily Carson
Sarah Hester
Shannon Pavsek
Spencer Phillips
Rebecca Young Reddin
John Rybka
Oliver Stone
Dustin Tushar
Sophia Witt
2000 - 2009 Recipients
2009 KODIAN Award Recipients::
Mckenzie Buttrey
Dylan Haldiman
Stephanie Carr
Jordan Williams
Brianna Dean
Robert Armstrong
Amy Pennell
Gabe Sanchez
Emily Neuhofs
Ryan Fife
2008 KODIAN Award Recipients:
Carlin Vicchiarelli
Nathaniel Staley
Grace Cammarn
Clay Shannon
Meghan Tomazin
Jordan Finley
Colleen Chambers
Mason Kinkopf
Rachel Murray
Kristopher Gabhart
2007 KODIAN Award Recipients:
Aaron Danielson
Andy Emch
Jenna Fairchild
Sam Gibson
Nicole McGreevy
Amber Opincar
Kendrick Oxford
Allie Puntel
Nolan Rogers
Hannah Sidoti
2006 KODIAN Award Recipients:
Kyle Bowersock
Kelsea Ebie
Iris Edwards
Kayla M. Hill
Willie A. Jefferies
Paul Mitchell
Alex Neal
Elizabeth Sheerer
Jessie Volker
Michael Woodridge
2005 KODIAN Award Recipients:
Laura Anderson
Will Bush
Jeff Cline
Dylan Diblik
Katie Hawley
Kearstyn Keen
Trevor Kohl
Josh Ptak
Olivia Serrat
Aaron Sherman
Jacklyn Sweetapple
2004 KODIAN Award Recipients:
Carolin Bashour
Xavier Denton
Candace Hopes
Ashley Martin
Nikki Maulorico
Evan Moritz
Courtney Payne
Steven Rader
Lenny Shivers
Brittany Walker
Cole Williams
2003 KODIAN Award Recipients:
Alec Buchek
Paul Heacox
Taylor Johnson
Eddie Nagy
Taylor Pathroff
Carly Smith
Kali Starkey
Travis Thompson
Eddie Uhl
Stephanie Zbin
2002 KODIAN Award Recipients:
Angelo Ahgelis
John Collins
Cady Dankmyey
Mike Hendrix
Emily Durner
Chris Karley
Justin Molesky
Liza Nielsen
Danny Schmuhl
Krishelle Talley
Jessica Wallace
2001 KODIAN Award Recipients:
Caylee Cook
Raymond Erne
Steven Gozelanczyk
Lucius Harris
Bob Hissong
Laura Hopkins
Bridget Lamb
Sara MacLeish
Kelsey Reed
Emily Warner
2000 KODIAN Award Recipients:
Adam Claugus
Lenny Goodwin
Kylee Haney
Nancy Joyce
Corey Kregenow
Lauren Nolan
Julius Roth
Denise Woods
1990 - 1999 Recipients
1999 KODIAN Award Recipients:
Jacob Buller
Megan Burkeholder
Cindy Charvat
Shireda Duncan
Jim Fisher
Jazmin Jenkins
Jack Pitfield
Jordan Ramsey
Ryan Swanson
Erin Wicks
Hector Wicks
1998 KODIAN Award Recipients:
Safara Armstead
David Blakeman
Ryan Brown
Bethany Candle
Julie Hollan
Kent Householder
Jack Keene
Mathew Maffeti
Courtney Nickel
Megan Parker
Ethan Starkey
Greg Williams
1997 KODIAN Award Recipients:
Aaron Bennett
Julie Colburn
Jeremy Horton
Erin Huff
Matt Laford
Kelly Richardson
Ola Siwkiewicz
Steve Work
1996 KODIAN Award Recipients:
Mary Bethchernsky
Michael Campana
Chris Cole
Heather Lewis
Beth Mushisky
Heath Shumate
Tim Thompson
Corrie Tramte
1995 KODIAN Award Recipients:
Sara Bozzelli
Paul Brennessel
Danielle Cohen
Molly Finnemi
Christopher Huff
Rich Humphreys
Bobby Madden
Sally Serrin
Steven Spears
1994 KODIAN Award Recipients:
Rae Allen
Monica Evans
Charler Gates
Alison Lanier
Wesley Loose
Alison Loughren
Ryan Mitchel
Sterling Thomas
1993 KODIAN Award Recipients:
Nancy Arnold
Ryan Dubler
Brenna Finn
Kristin Manges
Matt Maynard
Stacey McCartney
Paul McGuigan
Brittany Railing
Kevin Vanoverbeke
Ryan White
1992 KODIAN Award Recipients:
Kenny Dudash
Tiffany Eklics
Lakeitha Goodwin
Chad Kalmbach
Chase Massingill
Mary Prusak
Jayna Rasmussen
Chris Vidler
1991 KODIAN Award Recipients:
Gina Giles
Ann Hricko
Lance Lowd
Tammy Moffit
Josh Murray
Sue Stewart
John Surso
Steve Yanni
1990 KODIAN Award Recipients:
Mary Campbell
Tracy Feltes
Magan Steidel
Naomi White
1980 - 1989 Recipients
1989 KODIAN Award Recipients:
Franko Diaz
Louie Evans
Kim Holmes
Larry Johnson
Joe Knapp
Charlotte Mielnik
Emilie Newman
Marc Pickett
1988 KODIAN Award Recipients:
Sean Briggs
Joe Brzozowski
Patti Kodysh
Tom Pfeifer
1987 KODIAN Award Recipients:
Todd Hutlock
Bill Readshaw
Dawn Zamcheck
1986 KODIAN Award Recipients:
Andre’ Anderson
Buddy Baker
Del’alicia Berry
Don Jackson
James Middlebrook
1985 KODIAN Award Recipients:
Damon Lynch
John Osborne
Nicole Pedone
1984 KODIAN Award Recipients:
Stacy Braden
Kennedy Mack
Rachel Meaney
Kevin Neiswander
Doug Schwan
Sharon Smith
Lana Wood
Stacy Wright
Willie Zeitz
1983 KODIAN Award Recipients:
Craig Braden
Lois Brake
Marcia Ellington
Eric Gedeon
Lori Martin
Jennifer Robishaw
Al Sadhwani
Ted Starcher
Ed Yates
1982 KODIAN Award Recipients:
Jason Adams
Lisa Dunlap
Stephanie Durtca
Tracy Elliot
Mark Facrcloth
Gina Griesmar
Geoff Griffiths
Amy Holford
Mike Leibow
Susan Mouglas
Jim Price
Jill Raltenbaugh
Wendy Ruday
Abbie Wakelin
Zak Wehagen
Dewey Woodruff
1981 KODIAN Award Recipients:
Susan Lyons
Lisa Massia
Steve Sudbrook
Doug Wilson
1980 KODIAN Award Recipients:
Wendy Felber
Audrey Imm
Dave Martin
Eddie Quinones
Pam Redenshek
Joan Rothkin
Alex Tabony
Angela Tremaine
Joe Woods
1970 - 1979 Recipients
1979 KODIAN Award Recipients:
Alex Constable
Rob Jevince
Kris Kobza
Andrea Michalakes
Janel Rauso
Ben Sapp
Marianne Selby
Chris Trafan
Milton Wooten
Monica Zunt
1978 KODIAN Award Recipients:
Jennifer Albrecht
Natalie Bellini
Brank Bonezzi
Brent Bruggeman
John Hetman
Leana Lewis
Greg Stoner
Jamie Wyly
1977 KODIAN Award Recipients:
Lisa Curgos
Tony Cunningham
Jody Feld
Gary Finneran
Sherri Kazmir
Tom Kless
Debbie Pucci
Nada Saikaly
Kathy Stoufer
1976 KODIAN Award Recipients:
Bryn Bensen
Terri Borczuch
Dave Chercourt
Kelly Clark
Steve Fine
Beth Gustafson
Heidi Hallstein
Patty Henline
Debbie Pazderak
Brian Tinkler
Cheryl Zagorsky
1975 KODIAN Award Recipients:
Angie Gooden
Anne Henry
Jim O’Brian
Shari Priester
Cindy Sency
Megan Weekley
Chris Wolfe
1974 KODIAN Award Recipients:
Bev Adelman
Mike Bonezzi
Mark Hanchey
Debbie Kocher
John Mackay
Maureen Murany
Gary Rexford
Sharon Watral
Kevin Zemantauski
1973 KODIAN Award Recipients:
Don Awarski
Brad Bartell
Diane Bilancini
Lynn King
Kathy Marsh
Phil Stawicki
1972 KODIAN Award Recipients:
Allison Alexander
Kathy Conn
Mac Gabert
Jim Moss
Corky Petric
Carol Sechrist
Anne Whittington
1971 KODIAN Award Recipients:
John Egan
Pam Faragher
Mary Martinez
Cathy Potter
Rich Ready
Brian Stawicki
1970 KODIAN Award Recipients:
Billy Crowley
Diane Droba
Sherman High
John Lundberg
Mardy Marotta
Sue Martin
1929 - 1969 Recipients
1969 KODIAN Award Recipients:
Vicky Burgess
Leonard Defino
Marsha Hardy
Tory Garbo
Carolyn Swain
Peter Tinker