Greater Together Awards

This fall the Greater Milwaukee Foundation honored four community leaders through our annual civic awards program for their contributions and commitment to the greater Milwaukee community.

 

2024 William C. Frye Award

Honoring exceptional civic contributions to create positive change across our region

John SchlickeJohn Schlifske -chairman and CEO of Northwestern Mutual

Through leadership of one of Milwaukee’s top companies over the past 14 years, John Schlifske has made exceptional contributions to create positive change across our region. Read more >

 

 


 

 

2024 Frank Kirkpatrick Award

Honoring commitment to enhancing community spaces and places

Nicole RobbinsNicole Robbins - executive director of the Martin Luther King Economic Development Corp

Nicole Robbins has helped transform the landscape of the King Drive corridor and surrounding neighborhoods through housing and commercial development. Read more >

 

 


 

 

2024 Doug Jansson Leadership Award

Honoring inspirational leadership in the nonprofit sector

Damian BuchmanDamian Buchman - founder and CEO of The Ability Center

Damian Buchman works tirelessly to remove barriers that prevent people with disabilities from being able to participate in physical activity and recreational opportunities. Read more >

 

 


 

 

2024 Ellen Gilligan Leadership in Racial Equity and Social Justice Award 

Honoring those who have worked to make our region welcoming and inclusive for all people, of all races, places, identities, and backgrounds.

Brad PruittBrad Pruitt - executive director of America’s Black Holocaust Museum

Brad Pruitt has shepherded the reemergence of a cultural institution that is creating space for the difficult conversations that our community and country need to have. Read more >

 

 


 


2024 Greater Together Awards

2023 Greater Together Awards

2020 Greater Together Awards