PHILANTHROPIC 5 AWARDS
An annual event recognizing leaders in their 20s, 30s, and 40s who are making extraordinary commitments to our local nonprofit community.
Philanthropic 5 Awards
2025 Philanthropic 5 Awards
Tuesday, August 5
Milwaukee Public Museum
800 E. Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI 53233
5:00 p.m. | Registration & Networking
6:00 p.m. | Program
Reception to follow
Light Hors d' oeuvres and beverages will be served.
Meet the 2025 Philanthropic 5
Mayra Alaniz, Betty Hill, Erik Kennedy, Tyler Odeneal, and Tim Patterson.
Philanthropic Youth
Phin Clarkin
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Deadline: Tuesday, July 22
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Philanthropic 5 (P5) Awards Nominations
The Emerging Leaders Philanthropic 5 (P5) Awards recognize five community leaders in their 20s, 30s, and 40s that have made extraordinary commitments of leadership, volunteerism, mentoring, and philanthropy to Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha’s nonprofit community. Award winners are recognized at the annual Emerging Leaders Philanthropic 5 Awards event.
Criteria:
- Nominee is in their 20s, 30s, or 40s.
- Lives and works in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, or Waukesha County.
- Has demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to leadership, volunteerism, mentoring, and philanthropy.
P5 Award Winners receive:
- $500 to invest in one of United Way’s Key Initiatives.
- Public recognition in the Milwaukee Business Journal.
- Winner celebration in August.
Philanthropic Youth (PY) Award Nomination
The Emerging Leaders Philanthropic Youth (PY) Award recognizes a youth community leader that has made extraordinary commitments of leadership, volunteerism, and philanthropy to our four-county region. The winner will be recognized at the annual Emerging Leaders Philanthropic 5 Awards event. The winner will also be awarded a $500 college scholarship.
Criteria:
- Nominee is 20 years old or younger.
- Lives and attends school in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, or Waukesha County.
- Has demonstrated an extraordinary commitment of leadership, volunteerism, and philanthropy.
PY Award Winner receives:
- $500 school scholarship.
- Public recognition in the Milwaukee Business Journal.
- Winner celebration in August.
Questions? Contact Kristen Hagen.
Past Winners
2024 Winners
- Dr. Victor Amaya, Data You Can Use
- Alejandra Anastas, Alverno College
- Graham Anderson, Milwaukee Tool
- Alexis B. Outlaw, MSM, SHRM-CP, Mount Mary University
- Tristen Shorter, Milwaukee Parks Foundation
- Philanthropic Youth: Drea McAlister
2023 Winners
- Ayrton Bryan, Rockwell Automation
- DeShanda Clark, Pathfinders
- Robyn Ludtke, Waukesha County Business Alliance
- Sharlen Moore, Urban Underground
- Micah Ogé, Johnson Controls
- Deisy España, Philanthropic Youth winner
2022 Winners
- Katie Cummings, Pink Umbrella Theater Co.
- Marquayla Ellison, Ellastic Designs, LLC
- Rachel Hunter, Husco
- Angela Pecoraro, Vista Equity Partners
- Nick Welle, Foley & Lardner LLP
- Amira Adams, Philanthropic Youth winner
2021 Winners
- Mark Boergers, Cardinal Stritch University
- Caitlin Cullen, Tandem Restaurant
- Clintel Hasan, Milwaukee Succeeds
- James Madlom, Mueller Communications
- Bob VanHimbergen, Johnson Controls
2020 Winners
- Mary Ferwerda, Milwaukee Justice Center
- Ashley Hines, Medical College of Wisconsin
- Sean Lowe, Northwestern Mutual
- John & Lindsey Muchka, Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital & Tailored Label Products
- Brandon Tschacher, Thrivent Financial
- Britny Helmrich, Philanthropic Youth Winner
2019 Winners
- Liz Caldwell, Northwestern Mutual
- Jilly Gokalgandhi, Rockwell Automation
- Mike Maschek, Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers
- Jason Rae, Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce
- Keith Stanley, Near West Side Partners, Inc.
- Philanthropic Youth: Erica Lofton, Girls in Action, Inc. Foundation
2018 Winners
- August Ball, Cream City Conservation
- Kelsey Brenn, St. Augustine Preparatory Academy
- Kristine Havlik, Foley & Lardner LLP
- Daniel Sweeney, Wells Fargo
- Ranell Washington, Town Bank
- Philanthropic Youth: Katie Eder, Kids Tales
2017 Winners
- Danielle Bergner, Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
- Craig Cerbins, First Business Bank – Milwaukee
- Melissa Goins, Maures Development Group, LLC
- Emma Paulson, Emma Rose – A Patient Helping Patients
- Rebecca “Becky” Stoner, ACTS Housing
- Kalan R. Haywood, II, Philanthropic Youth Award Winner
2016 Winners
- Grady Crosby, Johnson Controls, Inc.
- Catherine Draeger-Pederson, Friedens Community Ministries
- Molly Hogan, BMO Harris Bank
- Katie Maloney Perhach, Quarles & Brady LLP
- Matt Walker, Thrivent Financial
- Megan Sai Dogra, Philanthropic Youth Award Winner
2015 Winners
- Rachael Hughes, WGIRLS
- Leah Jepson, SET Ministry, Inc.
- Jasmine Johnson, Pfizer, Inc.
- Neil Kiekhofer, Front Room Photography
- Deanna Singh, Burke Foundation
- Gopika SenthilKumar, Philanthropic Youth Award winner
2014 Winners
- Griselda Aldrete, Hispanic Professionals of Greater Milwaukee
- Jon Donahue, Johnson Bank
- Anne Martinelli, MD, Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare
- Derek Mosley, Milwaukee Municipal Court
- Joe Villmow, EmpowerMe Foundation
2013 Winners
- Christine Culver, UPAF
- Kadie Jelenchick, Foley & Lardner, LLP
- Austin Ramirez, HUSCO International
- Jeffery Roman, Urban Roots Milwaukee
- Robyn Vining, Robyn Vining Photography
2012 Winners
- Amy Lindner, Meta House
- Rayna Andrews, City of Milwaukee
- Deborah Lukovich, allinea, llc
- George K. Williams, Harley-Davidson Motor Company
- Valerie Vidal, Quarles & Brady LLP
2011 Winners
- Héctor Colón, Hispanic Professionals of Greater Milwaukee
- John Holz, Plunkett Raysich Architects, LLP
- Jackie Wells, West Suburban YMCA
- Jill Kline, Wisconsin Humane Society
- Jessica Monville, MillerCoors
2010 Winners
- Nancy Hernandez, ABRAZO Multicultural Marketing & Communication
- Darryl Morin, Advanced Wireless
- Abby Ramirez, Schools that Can Milwaukee
- Dan Tranchita, Baird
- Darren Goldstein, KPMG LLP
2009 Winners
- John Florsheim, WEYCO Group
- Cristina Hernandez-Malaby, Quarles & Brady
- Judy Krause, Urban Ecology Center
- Craig Mastantuono, Mastantuono Law Office
- Michelle Nettles, Quest Milwaukee, Marquette University
2008 Winners
- Jennifer Bartolotta, The Bartolotta Restaurants
- Alonzo Kelly, Wells Fargo Funds Management Group
- Marc Andraca, Johnson Controls, Inc.
- Gary Mueller, Serve Marketing
- Alexander Fraser, Michael Best & Friedrich LLP