Cenex Tanks of Thanks

All Stories All Winners

There are lots of people out there who go above and beyond to serve their
communities. It’s about time they get a little something back. Now you can
nominate them to receive free fuel from Cenex®. We'll have monthly drawings to celebrate these good deeds. Read some inspiring stories or nominate someone
now. For answers to frequently asked questions, click here.

Kind To Everyone

Walter Rohde , Buffalo, MN

Walter helps open doors for the elderly and goes above and beyond to be kind to everyone.

Volunteers Time At Animal Sanctuary

Hilary Mertens , Brookline Station, MO

Hilary traveled the hour drive to Haven of the Ozarks No-kill Animal Sanctuary to adopt a dog 9 years ago, but has repeated that drive almost every week since that day.

He’s Their Go To Volunteer

Bob Tollefson , Hartford, WI

Bob is the Humane Society of Waupaca County’s “go to” volunteer whenever there are repairs to be made on the Adoption Center building or equipment.

Very Active In The Community

Bobbie Niedfeldt , Allen, KS

Bobbie does way too much and gets nothing in return, not even a thank you. She and her husband have their own church and hold services twice a week.

Willing to Lend A Hand To Anyone In Need

Leo Mueller , Fairfield, MT

Leo is a retired employee for the town of Fairfield. Since his retirement Leo has suffered a heart attack and the loss of a close personal friend.

Making Positive Changes To The Local Youth

Jay Mennis , Madison, SD

Jay volunteers for many youth activities. This includes baseball, traveling baseball, football, scouts and wrestling.

Always There To Help Friends And Neighbors

Terry & Donna Smokov , Martin, SD

Terry and his wife Donna are always there to help a friend or neighbor in need, and seldom get much more than a thank you.

An Outstanding Volunteer

Judith Peterson , Grand Rapids, MN

Judy volunteers for as many things as she can fit into her schedule. AARP Tax Service, ElderCircle Groceries to Go Program.

Raise Money For Community Events

Larry and Sharon Paulson , St. Paul, MN

After collecting items all year Sharon and Larry hold an annual garage sale. What they make from the garage sale funds several community events.

They Bring Comfort And Healing

Shawn and Nancy Harders , Cairo, NE

Shawn and Nancy saw a need and filled it with their tireless volunteerism. Shawn and Nancy are two of a select group of handlers that work with Moses the Comfort dog.

Gives To The Salvation Army

Leslie Hoffman , Juniata, NE

Leslie had given 2 to 3 doll cradles or strollers with dolls and blankets she had sewn for the last 20 years to the Salvation Army.

Taking Care Of Family

Karen Henning , Granite Falls, MN

Karen has been using all of her vacation and family days to help care for her premature twin grandchildren.