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Philanthropic 5 Awards

Join us for the 2022 Philanthropic 5 Awards on Wednesday, August 10!

Philanthropic 5 (P5) Awards

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 volunteerism and philanthropy.

P5 Award Winners receive:

$500 to invest in United Way’s Community Fund or strategic issue areas.
Public recognition in the Milwaukee Business Journal.
Winner celebration in August.

Philanthropic Youth (PY) Award

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 volunteerism and philanthropy.

PY Award Winner receives:

$500 school scholarship.
Public recognition in the Milwaukee Business Journal.
Winner celebration in August.

Questions? Contact Audrey Kanthack at akanthack@unitedwaygmwc.org or 414.263.8152.

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Past Winners

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2021 Winners

Mark Boergers, Cardinal Stritch University
Caitlin Cullen, Tandem Restaurant
Clintel Hasan, Milwaukee Succeeds
James Madlom, Mueller Communications
Bob VanHimbergen, Johnson Controls

Learn more about the winners.

Watch the event video.

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

Learn more about the winners.

Watch the event video.

2019 Winners