71st Annual Awards Dinner
This year’s Award Winners include…
Witness to History: Les Weil and Jodi Peck
This award honors those who have played a significant role in shaping and documenting our community’s history.
The Courtland R. Conlee Community Service Award: Ken Leinbach
Named in 1981 for the Milwaukee Journal vice president devoted to the Milwaukee County Historical Society, this award recognizes individuals who make major contributions to forging Milwaukee history through strengthening the community.
Frederick I. Olson Historic Preservation Award: ThriveOn King Collaboration
Named in honor of legendary MCHS Board member Fred Olson, this award recognizes the efforts of individuals and organizations to preserve and protect historic architecture in Milwaukee County.
Dan Emmer Recognition Award: Mark Zalewski
Named for a long time MCHS volunteer and Board member, this award recognizes the efforts of volunteers or organizations that make significant contributions to the operation of the Milwaukee County Historical Society.
Thank you to our generous Sponsors!
Premier Sponsors:
A.O. Smith Corporation
Brewers Community Foundation
Greater Milwaukee Foundation
J. Jeffers & Company
Milwaukee Admirals
Event Sponsors:
Dorothy Inbusch Foundation
Godfrey & Kahn
Corporate Sponsors:
Bieck Management
Brass Light Gallery
CG Schmidt
Good Karma Brands
Husch Blackwell
Kelben Foundation
Marcus Hotels & Resorts
Michael Best & Freidrich
Peck Foundation Milwaukee Ldt.
Selig Leasing Co.
The Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi
Zilber Ltd.
Civic Sponsors:
Lindsey Draper
John & Mary Emory
Doris & Ed Heiser
Kegel’s Inn
Make-A-Wish Foundation
Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Milsco Manufacturing Co.
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design
Quorum Architects
Wisconsin Historical Foundation
Mark and Evonne Zalewski
Anniversary Accolade Recipients
175 Years:
Grace Lutheran
Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi
150 Years:
A.O. Smith Corporation
125 Years:
Schwanke-Kasten Jewelers
Wisconsin Conservatory of Music
100 Years:
Camp Alice Center
Columbia Savings & Loan Association
Kegel’s Inn
Lake Bluff Elementary School
Milwaukee Tool
Milsco Manufacturing Co.
NAACP Milwaukee Branch
Shorewood High School
Wil-Kil Pest Control
75 Years:
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. – Epsilon Kappa Omega Chapter
Selig Leasing Company
Zilber Ltd.
50 Years:
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. – Iota Delta Chapter
Brass Light Gallery
Hales Corners Historical Society
Historic Milwaukee, Inc.
Hunger Task Force, Inc.
JME Ellsworth
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design
The Packing House
UWM Foundation
