The House of Hearts (HOH) is an annual celebrity curling bonspiel to raise money for local organizations in and around Duluth, MN.
How much has been raised?
Congratulations to everyone who has been a part of the rich history of the House of Hearts. Together, we have raised over $1,139,342 for local charities.
What are we raising money for?
The House of Hearts Charity Bonspiel benefits Project Joy, which raises money to fight childhood hunger.
Heart of the Spiel Award
Each year, the House of Hearts recognizes individuals that make a significant contribution towards the ongoing process of making this event so special.
The Beginning – Amy and Tim Wright
2002 – Steve Payette
2003 – George Karrys
2004 – Jeff Laundergan
2005 – Allison and Doug Pottinger
2006 – Joanne Docteur and Mike Rane
2007 – Brad Jensen, Mark Shubert, Jonathan Mead
2008 – Yvonne Patterson and Tiffany Litman
2009 – Ken and Mary Broman
2010 – Doug and Kris Cameron, Pal Trulsen
2011 – Barb Payette and Ann Swisshelm
2012 – Amy Fiskness and John Shuster
2013 – Renee Passal and Craig Brown
2014 – Joel Dietz, Joe & Kristin Polo, Frank McCourt
2015 – Kerry Hadiaris, Rich Ruohonen
2016 – Rodney Legault, Mike McDermid, Tom & Shana Vessel
2017 – Cindy Wood, Ben Womack, and Kay Nierengarten
2018 – Tyler George, Derek Benson, and Tony Lasky
2019 – Cathy Derick, Larry Lieberman, Don Bartlett
2020 – Marva Beckman-Lasky, Al Merry, Chris Plys
2023 – Courtney Benson, Doug Gandrud, Chelsea Carey
2024 – Mae and John Polo, Terry and Kim Sande
2025-Mitch Billings, Robo Hansen and Jen Gates
2026 House of Hearts Committee
- President: Joe Polo
- Vice President: Chris Plys
- Treasurer: Kay Nierengarten
- Secretary: Barb Payette
- Kristin Polo
- Mark Shubert
- Steve Payette
- Deb Roach
- Tim Salmonson
- Renee Passal
- Kerry Hadiaris
- Jack Payette
- Katie Payette
- Noah Plys
- Laura Andrews
- Alyssa Hei
- Larry Leiberman
- Anna McParlan
- Jackson Purdy
- Lizzie Easter
Past Champions
2025 – Angus Bryce, Matt Ward, Molly Floen, Erin Jamula
2024- Clancy Grady, Mason Tikkanen, Lauren Leckwee, Max Van Inwegen
2023 – Chris Plys, Jack Payette, Ryan Mellinger, Sarah Spear
2019 – Courtney George, Sue Wolf, Jonathan Doan, Doug Booth
2018 – Pat Simmons, Ryan Mellinger, Patrick Duffy, Haley Wolf
2017 – Craig Brown, Doug Cameron, Amy Gallagher, Robert Horton
2016 – Shawn Rojeski, Kelly Carr, Steven Trac, Regan Birr
2015 – Matt Hamilton, Claire Nordskog, Lauren Leckwee, Matt Wicklund
2014 – Joe Polo, Tom Brozic, Amy Swanoski, Derek Benson
2013 – Pete Fenson, Jeff Laundergan, Linda Christensen, Aaron Nelson
2012 – Craig Brown, Mary Broman, Darren Vogt, Mike McDermid
2011 – Chelsea Carey, Bridgette Perrizo, Matt Carlson, Jason Kraus
2010 – John Shuster, Regis Hadiaris, Courtney George, Nik Geller
2009 – Hammy McMillan, Paul Wojciak, David Pipho, Greg Doran
2008 – Craig Disher, Amy Wright, Doug Cameron, Andy Skildum
2007 – Kyle Werenich, Aileen Sormunen, Joe Roberts Jr., Mary Gaidis
2006 – Crystal Rumberg, Jon Fiskness, Doug Cameron, Mike Thompson
2005 – Peter Corner, Lucy DeVore, Phil Gaudino, Tyler George
2004 – John Mead, Marg Hackner, Kevin Cornwell, Chris Juntenen
2003 – Jon Mead, Jeanne Kurshoff, Bob Johansen, Phil DeVore
2002 – Tricia MacGregor, Kelly Sieger, Kevin Stevens, Carl Ball