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The Jefferson Awards, sometimes called, "The Nobel Peace Prize for Volunteerism" was pioneered over 30 years ago. The Jefferson Awards recognizes dedication and service of volunteers who transform lives and strengthen communities across the United States. WKOW is proud to bring the Jefferson Awards to Wisconsin. If you or someone you know is making a difference in our community and deserves recognition, click here to nominate them by completing this online form. More>>

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Jefferson Award Winner: Bob Nasett
Jefferson Award Winner: Bob Nasett
For 15 years, one local man has been battling Parkinson's Disease. But he's winning the fight by using his own experience to help others.More >>
For 15 years, one local man has been battling Parkinson's Disease. But he's winning the fight by using his own experience to help others.
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UPDATE: Ara Alonso named 2013 Jefferson Award winner
UPDATE: Ara Alonso named 2013 Jefferson Award winner
One Madison woman has made it her life's mission to help families in Africa.More >>
Judges chose the UW-Madison professor for her public service in Africa.More >>
March Jefferson Award: Barbara Fanelli Miller
March Jefferson Award: Barbara Fanelli Miller
The March recipient of the Jefferson Award is a woman who believes the best thing you can do for yourself is to help someone else. More >>
The March recipient of the Jefferson Award is a woman who believes the best thing you can do for yourself is to help someone else. More >>
Jefferson Award: Arnie Kleven
Jefferson Award: Arnie Kleven
Volunteering to be a firefighter is usually a much bigger commitment than your average volunteer gig.More >>
Volunteering to be a firefighter is usually a much bigger commitment than your average volunteer gig.More >>
Jefferson Award winner--Rose Marie Bertrand
Jefferson Award winner--Rose Marie Bertrand
This month, we recognize a woman who's helping expecting mothers find the right resources and help during pregnancy, even when they can't afford it.More >>
This month, we recognize a woman who's helping expecting mothers find the right resources and help during pregnancy, even when they can't afford it.More >>
Jefferson Award Winners--Dave and Anne Giroux
Jefferson Award Winners--Dave and Anne Giroux
This month's Jefferson Award winners are Anne and Dave Giroux. They founded Lily's Fund for Epilepsy research.More >>
This month's Jefferson Award winners are Anne and Dave Giroux. They founded Lily's Fund for Epilepsy research.More >>
Jefferson Award Winner--Crystal Mundt
Jefferson Award Winner--Crystal Mundt
Crystal Mundt is this month's Jefferson Award winner. She's been the driving force for the annual Freedom Ride for more than two decades.More >>
Crystal Mundt is this month's Jefferson Award winner. She's been the driving force for the annual Freedom Ride for more than two decades.More >>
Jefferson Award Winner--Mary Scott
Jefferson Award Winner--Mary Scott
This month's Jefferson Award winner is Mary Scott! She donated a kidney to someone she'd never even met.More >>
This month's Jefferson Award winner is Mary Scott! She donated a kidney to someone she'd never even met.More >>
Jefferson Award Winner-- Rayne Arneson
Jefferson Award Winner-- Rayne Arneson
This month's Jefferson Award Winner is Rayne Arneson. She's the founder of the Community Clothes Closet.More >>
This month's Jefferson Award Winner is Rayne Arneson. She's the founder of the Community Clothes Closet.More >>
June Jefferson Award Winner-- Dale Bernstein
June Jefferson Award Winner-- Dale Bernstein
This month's Jefferson Award winner, Dale Bernstein, is committed to help making the community safer by following storms and severe weather through the Midwest SSTRC.More >>
This month's Jefferson Award winner, Dale Bernstein, is committed to help making the community safer by following storms and severe weather through the Midwest SSTRC.More >>
Jefferson Award Nominee--Mike and Melissa Terrill
Jefferson Award Nominee--Mike and Melissa Terrill
Mike and Melissa Terrill are this month's Jefferson Award winners. The couple has turned their grief over loosing a child, into action to help others going through the same thing.More >>
Mike and Melissa Terrill are this month's Jefferson Award winners. The couple has turned their grief over loosing a child, into action to help others going through the same thing.More >>
Jefferson Award--Suzanne Litscher
Jefferson Award--Suzanne Litscher
This month's Jefferson Award winner is Suzanne Litscher. Elishah Oesch tells you why she's worthy of this honor.More >>
Jefferson Award Winner-Darrell Bazzell
Jefferson Award Winner-Darrell Bazzell
This month's Jefferson Award winner is Darrell Bazzell. Elishah Oesch introduces us to a man who's made community service his life mission.More >>
Or CLICK HERE to print a nomination form to send in by mail
Or CLICK HERE to print a nomination form to send in by mail

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Criteria and Eligibility
Criteria and Eligibility
Any nomination should address the nominee's outstanding personal acts, and community impact and helping others.More >>
Selection Process and Awards
Selection Process and Awards
A panel of judges will review the nominations and decisions will be made based on information submitted and verified.More >>

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Madison woman honored at National Jefferson Awards Ceremony
Madison woman honored at National Jefferson Awards Ceremony
WASHINGTON (WKOW) -- The National Jefferson Awards Ceremony is taking place in Washington D.C. this week. Regional and local recipients from all around the country have been brought together to share andMore >>
The National Jefferson Award Ceremony is taking place in Washington D.C. Our local Jefferson recipient, Cora White, is being honored along with others from around the country.More >>
Jefferson Award--Suzanne Litscher
Jefferson Award--Suzanne Litscher
This month's Jefferson Award winner is Suzanne Litscher. Elishah Oesch tells you why she's worthy of this honor.More >>
Jefferson Award Winner-Michelle Page Alswager
Jefferson Award Winner-Michelle Page Alswager
Elishah Oesch introduces us to this month's Jefferson Award Winner, Michelle Page Alswager.More >>
Jefferson Award Winner-Ben Hobbins
Jefferson Award Winner-Ben Hobbins
This month's Jefferson Award Winner is Ben Hobbins. Elishah Oesch introduces us to the man who's no stranger to starting projects and keeping them going here locally and nationally.More >>
Jefferson Award Winner-Cora White
Jefferson Award Winner-Cora White
This month's Jefferson Award Winner is Cora White. She's the self proclaimed CEO of Mom's and she's taken care of enough kids to earn the title.More >>
Jefferson Award Winner-Amy Chazan
Jefferson Award Winner-Amy Chazan
This month's Jefferson Award winner is Amy Chazan. Chazan volunteers her time at Hospice Care in their Cost Cutters Salon.More >>
Someone You Should Know: Eileen Mershart
Someone You Should Know: Eileen Mershart
Eileen Mershart has been serving our community for 13 years at the YWCA. Elishah Oesch shows us why she's Someone You Should Know. More >>
Jefferson Award Winner for October-Kohl Boydston
Jefferson Award Winner for October-Kohl Boydston
This month's Jefferson Award winner is Kohl Boydston. Elishah Oesch tells us his story and why he created the volunteer organization "Clean Up Wingra Creek."More >>
Jefferson Award: Wendy Simyab
Jefferson Award: Wendy Simyab
The Jefferson Award winner for August is Wendy Simyab. Wendy is the founder and owner of the non profit organization, Kindred Kids, dedicated to helping families with special needs children.More >>
Andy & Jenny Czerkas receive national honors
Andy & Jenny Czerkas receive national honors
For the second year in a row, a local WKOW nominee has won national recognition in Washington, D.C.More >>