The "Wahpeton Rotarian of the Year" award is given each year based on secret ballot by club members and not announced until the District Governor does so during their visit.  At the District Governor meeting at the Hughes Shelter at noon on September 22, 2015 DG Craig Loughery announced this years honoree to be Norma Nosek.
       Norma was one of the first women to become a member of the Wahpeton Club and served as its first woman President in 1995-96.  She has been very active in the club in many roles and two years ago when the then President-Elect had a lot more work put on him by his employer and had to withdraw from being club President Norma stepped up and is our immediate Past President.  Her year was very successful.  President Jordan Ottoson recognized that she paved the way for his year.  Outside of Rotary Norma is known as a former Principal of the Wahpeton Middle School and curriculum specialist for the School District.  She is also extremely well known for her work at the Bagg Farm.  She is active is several other community organizations.