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Celebrating the Region’s Top Corporate Citizens and Nonprofits

Join BizTimes Media in recognizing the region’s top nonprofits and corporate citizens at the 13th annual 2026 Nonprofit Excellence Awards.

These nonprofits and corporate citizens go above and beyond to create a lasting impact in the lives of those they serve and have truly made a difference in our community. You will be inspired by thought-provoking and heartfelt acceptance speeches from influential figures who have dedicated their lives to social change and community development.

The excitement doesn’t end with the awards ceremony; it continues with an exclusive networking and cocktail reception. We invite you to stay and mingle with the finalists, honorees, and fellow community leaders in an atmosphere of camaraderie and celebration. 

Matt Smith

Emcee: Derrick Rose
anchor/investigative reporter
WISN-TV Channel 12

CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP AWARDS

NONPROFIT AWARDS

Corporate Citizen of the Year

  • Associated Bank
  • J.H. Hassinger Construction, Inc.
  • Milwaukee Admirals
  • Milwaukee Tool

Corporate Volunteer of the Year

  • Brian Adamson, ICAP Development
  • A. David Kriete, KRIETE Truck Centers
  • Chuck Roedel, Town Bank
  • Jim Wozniak, Father Gene’s Help Center

In-Kind Supporter

  • Boelter + Lincoln
  • Gilbane Building Company
  • HGA

Next Generation Leadership

  • Julia Danes, Hydrite
  • Allie Jorgensen, VJS Construction Services
  • Hanna Paul, Ideawake
  • Ryan Van Spankeren, PACE Equity

Large Nonprofit

  • Community Advocates
  • La Causa, Inc.
  • Milwaukee Film
  • Wellpoint Care Network

Small Nonprofit

  • The Gathering of Southeast Wisconsin
  • Lake Area Free Clinic
  • Rotary Club of Milwaukee
  • Street Angels Inc.

Nonprofit Collaboration

  • Community Action Coalition for South Central Wisconsin
  • Jewish Family Services
  • Milwaukee’s Youth Homelessness Demonstration Project Collaborative
  • Violins of Hope – Wisconsin, presented by Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra

Nonprofit Executive of the Year

  • Jaclyn Borchardt, Vision Forward Association
  • Darryl Johnson, Riverworks Development Corporation
  • Ritchie T. Martin Jr., Milwaukee LGBT Community Center
  • Michael Nguyen, Teach for America Milwaukee

Social Enterprise

  • Acts Lending
  • Milwaukee Ballet
  • St. Vincent de Paul of Waukesha County

Innovation in Education

  • Catholic Memorial High School
  • Kingdom Prep Lutheran High School
  • Lakeland University
  • Shepherds College
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