Awards are given to both volunteers and units/agencies (based on number of employees). 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 (Volunteers and Unit/Agencies)
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
- Wisconsin School of Business Partners in Giving Committee
- Kaine Korzekwa, School of Medicine & Public Health
Partners in Giving Excellence Award:
- Laurie Teeter, University Housing
- Cameron Olson, 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, General Library System
Robert A. Alesch Leadership Award:
- Janelle “Rock Star” Massey, Department of Workforce Development
- Therese McHenry, Department of Emergency Medicine