Jefferson Award winners, August 2019: Kurt and Teri Ellefson
A couple in Monroe is changing the conversation about suicide.
Jefferson Award winners, August 2019: Kurt and Teri Ellefson
A couple in Monroe is changing the conversation about suicide.
Jefferson Award Winner, July 2019: Kelly LeGrand
In Madison, there’s a volunteer known as a miracle worker.
Jefferson Award winner, June 2019: Jesi Hartman
We are lucky at WKOW that every day we are greeted by a service dog in training. We have a member of our WKOW family to thank for that, Jesi Hartman.
Local volunteer Wayne Bisek wins national Jefferson Award
Local Jefferson Award winner Wayne Bisek was honored by the nation’s leading nonprofit focused on fueling personal growth and leadership through public service.
Jefferson Award winner, May 2019: Nancy Abraham
A national movement to help people battling mental illness started in Madison.
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, 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 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.
