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Chancellor's Awards recipients honored at Sept. 20 banquet
The Walnut Way Conservation Corporation of Milwaukee received the 2007 Wisconsin Idea Award. Sharon and Larry Adams, co-founders of the organization, accepted the award from Chancellor David Wilson (center) at the Chancellor's Awards Banquet Sept. 20 in Madison.
Click here to see photos of other recipients being congratulated by Chancellor Wilson.
Photo by Jim Gill
On the evening of Sept. 20, UW campus chancellors and provosts, UW Colleges and UW-Extension deans and directors, UW System dignitaries, elected officials, members of boards of visitors, colleagues, faculty, staff, friends and family members celebrated the outstanding achievements of UW Colleges and UW-Extension employees and partners at the inaugural Chancellor's Award Banquet.
Almost 200 people gathered at the Lowell Center in Madison to enjoy a dinner prepared by the Extension Conference Centers staff and learn more about UW Colleges' and UW-Extension's work in providing knowledge, research and resources to residents throughout the state. Kathy Bissen, interim director of production for Wisconsin Public Television, and Patrick Schmitt, dean and campus executive officer for UW-Waukesha, were masters of ceremonies for the event.
Creating a new integrated tradition
UW Colleges and UW-Extension Chancellor David Wilson, who hosted for the event, told attendees that for 40 years UW-Extension had held an annual awards banquet to honor employees and partners. He explained that the first Chancellor's Award Banquet was intended to expand that tradition by encompassing the accomplishments of both UW-Extension and UW Colleges.
Wilson added, "If we want true quality and depth in our institutional work, it is necessary to understand not only the differences, but also the similarities in our institutions and mission. One similarity that comes to mind is that everyone in this room is proud to serve an institution whose mission includes access, excellence and quality for people of all ages, races, incomes and ZIP codes in Wisconsin."
Fourteen awards
A total of 14 awards were bestowed to individuals and teams. A highlight of the evening was a short video ( Real Media Player | Windows Media Player ) produced by Wisconsin Public Television, which showcased the work of the Walnut Way Conservation Corporation, the recipient of the Wisconsin Idea Award.
The 2007 Chancellor's Awards recipients are as follows:
- Wisconsin Idea Award
- Walnut Way Conservation Corporation
- For improving the quality of life in Milwaukee's central city through grass-roots environmental stewardship, community building and social entrepreneurship
- Friend and Advocate Award
- Oconto County Department of Health and Human Services
- For collaborating with the UW-Extension to expand outreach to underserved audiences in Oconto County, including low-income families, at-risk youth and disabled adults
- John Torinus
- For steadfastly and eloquently advancing the vision that education can enhance the lives of all of Wisconsin's people
- Award for Excellence in Civic Engagement
- Connie Abert
- Cooperative Extension
For tirelessly advocating for youth and developing youth to be responsible, contributing members of the Waupaca County community - Sherrie Gruder
- Cooperative Extension
For providing expertise and guidance to communities in developing policies that protect the environment and support economic vitality - Award for Outstanding Achievement
- Frank Boll
- Broadcasting and Media Innovations
For expanding Wisconsin Public Television viewers' understanding of the world through outstanding creativity, videography, editing and technical expertise - Marc Boucher
- Mark Robson
- UW-Washington County
For creatively implementing leading-edge technologies to enhance and expand UW-Washington County students' learning opportunities - Catherine Buchner
- UW-Manitowoc
For energetically supporting UW-Manitowoc students through timely, accurate and up-to-date information on financial aid and veterans' resources - Kristin Krokowski
- Peg Reedy
- Rose Skora
- Cooperative Extension
For developing innovative marketing opportunities for farmers and increasing consumers' access to healthful, locally grown food - Margaret Rozga
- Timothy Thering
- UW-Waukesha
For inspiring UW-Waukesha students, faculty and community members to understand and appreciate the power of racial diversity and equity - Strengthening Families Team
- Kristen Bruder, Pam Peterson, Mary Huser,
Jane Schaaf, Gail Peavey, Dianne Weber
Cooperative Extension
For providing parents and youth with the knowledge and skills needed to successfully deal with drug, alcohol and behavioral issues - Career Award
- Scott Craven
- UW-Madison/Extension
For being a statewide and national leader in wildlife education, management, research and outreach programming - Connie Hutchinson
- UW-Rock County
For selflessly assisting countless UW Colleges students in reaching their education and career goals - Diane Kostecke
- Broadcasting and Media Innovations
For helping build Wisconsin Public Television's reputation as a national leader in public-service media and education
For more information:
Barb Sandridge
Executive Assistant
Office of the Chancellor
(608) 265-2653
barb.sandridge@uwex.uwc.edu
By Margaret E. (Peg) Davis, university relations specialist, Office of the Chancellor