Volunteers must be nominated to win an award.
Volunteer Categories and Nomination
Categories
Doug Palm Community Service Award
Volunteer demonstrating creativity, resourcefulness, enthusiasm, integrity and outstanding achievement.
Partners in Giving Excellence Award
A dedicated reliable, grassroots involved person who did an outstanding job in making the campaign a success.
Robert A. Alesch Award
Volunteer who has served in multiple Partners in Giving leadership roles over an extended period.
Partners in Giving Innovation Events Award
Individual or individuals within an agency, school or unit who initiated or conducted a special event or events which measurably improved the agency’s, school’s or unit’s campaign over prior years.
Nomination
If you know a person or team that went above and beyond, consider nominating them for a Partners in Giving award.
Help recognize and celebrate the standout efforts that made a difference! Nominations must be submitted by January 31.
Award Winners
2025 Volunteer Award Winners
Partners in Giving Innovation Events Award:
- Kaitlin Jacobson and Corissa Runde, UW Division of Information Technology
- Mairin Hesselbein, University Health Services
- Melinda Boyle-Prior, Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
- State Controller’s Office, Wisconsin Department of Administration
- MSC Department, Wisconsin School of Business
Partners in Giving Excellence Award:
- Anna Langdon and Erin Bentley, Wisconsin Elections Commission
- Danielle Bridges, UW Police Department
- AnnMarie Alvarez and Kelly Podrug, Wisconsin Department of Revenue
- Steve Strebel, Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene
- Zoe Hayes, Wisconsin Department of Administration
Doug Palm Community Service Award:
- Erin McBride and Jay Tucker, UW Law School
- Janis Richard, UW Housing
- Kelsey McDermott, UW School of Medicine and Public Health
- Monique Spencer, Wisconsin Department of Safety and Public Services
- Wisconsin Historical Society’s Partners in Giving Committee
Robert A. Alesch Leadership Award:
- Jay Tucker, UW Law School
- Maureen Schuck, Wisconsin Department of Corrections
- Nathaniel Javid, UW School of Medicine and Public Health
2024 Volunteer Award Winners
Partners in Giving Innovation Events Award:
- Melissa Graf, Department of Justice
- Abigail McMerrill, Department of Administration
- Molly Moen, UW-Madison Department of Psychology
- Diana Trendt, UW System Administration
Partners in Giving Excellence Award:
- Audra Cohen-Plata, Department of Safety & Professional Services
- Nathaniel Liedl, UW-Madison International Division
- Katie McMullen, UW-Madison Office of Strategic Communication
- Kristi Rickey, Wisconsin Housing & Economic Development Authority
Doug Palm Community Service Award:
- Bob Paolino, Legislature
- Katelynn Updike, Department of Administration
Robert A. Alesch Leadership Award:
- Julie Goldsmith, Department of Transportation
- Cheryl Quinn, Department of Children & Families
2024 Unit and Agency Winners
2023 Volunteer Award Winners
Partners in Giving Innovation Events Award:
- Wisconsin Historical Society Partners in Giving Committee
- Lisa Potts and Norma Holt, Department of Revenue
- UW-Madison Business School Partners in Giving Committee
- Kaine Korzekwa, UW-Madison School of Medicine & Public Health
Partners in Giving Excellence Award:
- Laurie Teeter, UW-Madison University Housing
- Cameron Olson, UW-Madison Division of Enrollment Management
- Rachel Guagliardo, Public Service Commission
- Vanessa Goodman, Department of Health Services
Doug Palm Community Service Award:
- Chris Bucher, Department of Public Instruction
- Emily Eichstadt-Anderson, UW-Madison General Library System
Robert A. Alesch Leadership Award:
- Janelle Massey, Department of Workforce Development
- Therese McHenry, UW-Madison Department of Emergency Medicine