Jefferson Award winner, April 2019: Steve Jacobson
Steve Jacobson was born and raised in Wisconsin and it's that giving spirit he gained here that he's now spreading around the country.
Jefferson Award winner, April 2019: Steve Jacobson
Steve Jacobson was born and raised in Wisconsin and it’s that giving spirit he gained here that he’s now spreading around the country.
Wayne Bisek to represent our area at National Jefferson Awards ceremony
Wayne Bisek, the Oregon man who runs the organization Buckets for Hunger, will represent southern Wisconsin at the National Jefferson Awards ceremony.
Jefferson Award winner, March 2019: Mark Geisler
Fire Chief Mark Geisler has served his community for decades at the volunteer Mazomanie Fire Department.
Jefferson Award Winners, February 2019: Angela and Tony Steinhauer
Angela and Tony Steinhauer lost their son to a congenital heart defect. Now, they honor his memory through a fund to help other families.
Jefferson Awards nomination form
The Jefferson Awards recognizes dedication and service of volunteers who transform lives and strengthen communities across the United States.
Jefferson Award Winner, January 2019: Steve Fitzsimmons
Steve Fitzsimmons has been connecting with Madison police for years. It all started four years ago, as he took over the neighborhood watch in Midvale Heights.
Jefferson Award Winner, December 2018: Sherlyn Kleinow
Sherlyn Kleinow is being recognized with a Jefferson Award for her efforts in providing food, clothing and toys to people in need through the Grant County Holiday Project.
Jefferson Award Winner, November 2018: Kathy Whitt
A southern Wisconsin retiree goes above and beyond when it comes to volunteering at the Madison Senior Center and for that, she’s being recognized with a Jefferson Award.
Jefferson Award Winner, October 2018: Lynn Hassett
A woman in Marquette County is being recognized with a Jefferson Award for her work caring for cats at a no-kill shelter.
Jefferson Award Winner, September 2018: Weston Hannan
A little boy in Sun Prairie is working to keep bellies full and food pantry shelves stocked.
Jefferson Award Winner, August 2018: Denise Wagner
A Dane County woman is taking her passion for volunteerism and is passing it along to the next generation.
Jefferson Award Winner, July: Mary Fulton
A Madison woman has made it her mission to better the community, volunteering with people who she says often get treated unfairly.
Local Jefferson Award winner honored at national gala in Washington
A local Jefferson Award Winner was honored Thursday at the national gala in Washington, D.C.
Jefferson Award Winner, June 2018: Paul Ashe
There’s a place in Madison where anyone can go to get a free, homemade meal.
Chilly start to the work week with big warm up ahead
After a soggy, and relatively cool weekend, temps fall even further before rebounding.
