Goldie Award
The Verdell Goldberg, Spirit of Exchange Award
The recipient of the Spirit of Exchange Award (“Goldie Award”) has distinguished themselves over a number of years in service to the Exchange Club of Omaha. The award is presented at the discretion of the board, based on nominations from the Club members, when deemed appropriate.
The award criteria are as follows:
- He/She has an outstanding record as an Exchangite in his/her service, working to better the Exchange Club of Omaha and contributing to the well being of the Club and its service to the community;
- He/She demonstrates a willing “Spirit of Service” for the many programs of the Exchange Club of Omaha;
Trice Ciurej
2026 Goldie Recipient
The Exchange Club of Omaha is proud to present a Goldie Award to long-time member, Trice Ciurej.
Trice serves as the Club treasurer and works closely with members and the Board to ensure we are on track. Her positive attitude and willingness to help others are just two of the many reasons the Board chose to honor Trice this year.
Pictured left to right: Tom Helligso, Trice Ciurej, Lee Handke
Previous Honorees
2024 - Peter Daiker
2017 - Don Wrieth
2015 - Tom Helligso
2014 - Sandi Helligso
2013 - Floyd Goecke
2012 - Verdell Goldberg
Celebrating a legacy
Goldie's Giving Tree
On March 26, 2013 Goldie's Giving Tree was dedicated at Project Harmony. Gene Klein, Project Harmony Executive Director (left), explained how the Giving Tree will be used to help meet abused children's needs - much like an Angel Tree is used at Christmas. Pictured at the dedication are Verdell ("Goldie") Goldberg's family members Mark Goldberg (son), Kristi McKamy (daughter), Lola Goldberg (wife), Mike McKamy (son-in-law) and Peter Daiker, 2013 President of the Exchange Club of Omaha.
Verdell Goldberg ("Goldie") was a dedicated, long -standing member of The Exchange Club. Through his involvement in the Club and other civic organizations, Goldie demonstrated a great desire to help others, especially abused children. In September, 2012 Goldie lost a long battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. Memorials in his name received by the Exchange Club were used to acquire and donate Goldie's Giving Tree to Project Harmony. Project Harmony's mission is to protect and support children, collaborate with professionals, and engage the community to end child abuse and neglect.
