Katie Koziolek, leader of TOPS Minnesota Chapter 979, announces the top 2009 award winners.

Best loser was Betty Hanson.

Most inspirational was Ardus Sanderson.

Most weight loss since joining TOPS was DeAnne Kuchera.

TOPS division winners were Betty Hanson, Angie West, DeAnne Kuchera and Ardus Sanderson.

KOPS in Black awards went to: Ardis Bang, Vange Landaas, Marion Meyer, Nancy Jenson, Tillie Peterson, Doris Fogal, Peggy Indrelie and Frieda Johannsen.

Truly Trying TOPS were Angie West, Betty Hanson, Nancy Jenson, Marion Meyer and Tillie Peterson.

Perfect attendance award went to Nancy Jenson.

Exercise awards went to Betty Johnson, Nancy Jenson, Marlys Steele, Barb Solberg, Ardis Bang, Fern Rockwell, Delight Redman, Frieda Johannsen, Angie West and Katie Koziolek.

March winners were as follows.

Division winners: Loretta Wacholz, DeAnne Kuchera and Katie Koziolek.

Three-month winners were Angie West, DeAnne Kuchera, Ardus Sanderson and Ruth Thompson.

KOPS Below Goal Three Months awards went to: Ardis Bang, Doris Fogal, Nancy Jenson, Marion Meyer and Elayne Wichmann.

Shower winners were: fruit, Ardis Bang; veggie, Doris Fogal, Marion Meyer and Peggy Indrelie; coin, Frieda Johannsen.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a nonprofit weight-loss support group. There is no diet plan, but support with others. TOPS Minnesota Chapter 979 meets Thursday mornings at the Albert Lea Senior Center in Skyline Plaza to weigh in and learn about healthy lifestyles.