2024 RECIPIENT: MIKE BORTON
Mike Borton was honored on April 12, 2025, at an evening open house reception as the 2024 Hudson Foundation Spirit of Hudson Award Recipient at the Hudson American Legion. An open house was held in his honor and family and friends came out to spend time with him. He was presented the award by John Enerson and Claude Rowley. His daughter Lindsey spoke about him and why she nominated him. Several past Spirit of Hudson winners were also present. Congratulations Mike!

Spirit of Hudson Award

The award, sponsored by the Hudson Foundation, honors those who best exemplify the community’s sense of dedication and spirit.

Eligibility

Past Recipients
Recipients of the annual award must meet the following requirements:
  • The person must have been a Hudson area resident for at least five years.
  • The nominee’s actions must have contributed to the quality of life in Hudson.
  • People in need of help have benefited from the nominee’s actions.
  • The nominee’s deeds were done without thought of personal benefit or recognition.
  • The nominee is not currently serving as an elected public official or as a member of the Hudson Foundation’s board.
2023: Rachel Stiverson
2021 / 2022: Patty Hackett & Mary Enerson
2020: Jim and Pat Reamsnyder​
2019: Hazel Monahan
​2018: JoAnn Simmons​
2017: Dave and Jan Sheely
2016: Cindy Corner
2015: Dennis and Pam Smoke
2014: Dave and Jan Rickard