Jefferson Awards

‘I admire that he uses his talents to help others,” Kim Waltz says. “He has given 2500 bowls to the Neighbors’ Place since 2008, worth…

“I believe that if I have the ability to help…

“Kindness matters,” Cheryl Goetsch said. “Our…

“Wausau has a large population that has issues…

The Power of $5 Facebook group is changing lives.…

Erika Erdman is the driving force behind GiGi’s…

“You want to be involved because Don is such a…

A Merrill man takes part in the virtual Jefferson Awards national…

MARSHFIELD (WAOW) – A longtime 4-H volunteer is recognized with a Jefferson Award. Jerry Lang of Marshfield is now in his 53rd year with 4-H. “It…

WISCONSIN RAPIDS (WAOW) – A Wood County veteran takes home a Jefferson Award. Bill Haack is the founder of the American Heroes Cafe Central…

A Wausau woman is honored for her volunteer activities–which are changing lives.
For her efforts she is recognized with a Jefferson…

WAUSAU, Wis. (WAOW) — Two Wausau women take home Jefferson Awards. The two are Deanna Pellegrino and Mic’ Kayla Collins. Both volunteer with North…

“You have to have someone who has the emotion and vision to make a difference and that is what my brother has done,” Bill’s brother Meryl Kelch…

Meet our Jefferson Award honorees for August: Dave Heck and Mike Roberts who volunteer for the Hodag Sports…

Mary Kay is a Master Gardener and has spent 20 years volunteering at the Wisconsin Rapids Municipal Zoo.…

It gives us a bright spot every day we probably benefit more than those getting the baked goods,” Rev. Connor said.…

WAUSAU (WAOW) – A Marine Corp veteran and teacher from Wausau receives a Jefferson Award. Brian Williams is a longtime volunteer. Soccer coach, big…