March 2021 Jefferson Award: Cheryl Goetsch
“Kindness matters,” Cheryl Goetsch said. “Our mission is to inspire and enable people in the community to do community…
Jefferson Awards
February 2021 Jefferson Award: Chuck Schlitz
“Wausau has a large population that has issues…
January 2021 Jefferson Award: Nicole Stroik
The Power of $5 Facebook group is changing lives.…
Dec. 2020 Jefferson Award: Erica Erdman
Erika Erdman is the driving force behind GiGi’s…
November 2020 Jefferson Award: Don Zais
“You want to be involved because Don is such a…
Merrill Jefferson Award honoree recognized nationally
A Merrill man takes part in the virtual …
Feb. 2020 Jefferson Award: Jerry Lang
MARSHFIELD (WAOW) – A longtime 4-H volunteer is…
January 2020 Jefferson Award: Bill Haack
WISCONSIN RAPIDS (WAOW) – A Wood County veteran takes home a Jefferson Award. Bill Haack is the founder of the American Heroes Cafe Central…
2019 December Jefferson Award: Paula Vogt
A Wausau woman is honored for her volunteer activities–which are changing lives.
For her efforts she is recognized with a Jefferson…
October 2020 Jefferson Awards: Deanna Pellegrino, Mic’Kayla Collins
WAUSAU, Wis. (WAOW) — Two Wausau women take home Jefferson Awards. The two are Deanna Pellegrino and Mic’ Kayla Collins. Both volunteer with North…
September 2020 Jefferson Award: Bill Kelch
“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…
Aug. 2020 Jefferson Award: Dave Heck and Mike Roberts
Meet our Jefferson Award honorees for August: Dave Heck and Mike Roberts who volunteer for the Hodag Sports…
July 2020 Jefferson Award Honoree: Mary Kay York
Mary Kay is a Master Gardener and has spent 20 years volunteering at the Wisconsin Rapids Municipal Zoo.…
June 2020 Jefferson Award: Rev. Raymond & Carly Connor
It gives us a bright spot every day we probably benefit more than those getting the baked goods,” Rev. Connor said.…
May 2020 Jefferson Award: Brian Williams
WAUSAU (WAOW) – A Marine Corp veteran and teacher from Wausau receives a Jefferson Award. Brian Williams is a longtime volunteer. Soccer coach, big…
April 2020 Jefferson Award: Margie Elliott
WESTON (WAOW) – A Weston woman is our April Jefferson Award honoree. Margie Elliott started a Facebook group to help parents in need. “Seven years…
March 2020 Jefferson Award Honoree: Marge Gibson
ANTIGO (WAOW) – An Antigo woman is our March Jefferson Award honoree. Marge Gibson and her husband co-founded the Raptor Education Group Inc. or…