The Greater Together Awards shine a spotlight on individuals who are shaping a more inclusive and vibrant Milwaukee. Each year, these prestigious awards recognize those who dedicate their time, talent, treasure and ties to building a stronger, more equitable community for all.
First bestowed in 1956, this award honors individuals who have contributed their time, efforts or talents to make Milwaukee a better community.
Since 1988, this award has honored individuals whose efforts helped change Milwaukee’s built environment.
Since 2011, this award has honored passionate and inspirational nonprofit leaders in greater Milwaukee.
Ellen Gilligan Leadership in Racial Equity and Social Justice Award
This award was established in 2019 to recognize those who have worked tirelessly to overcome the burdens of inequity and injustice to make our region truly welcoming and inclusive for all.
Brad Pruitt has shepherded the reemergence of a cultural institution that is creating space for the difficult conversations that our community and country need to have.
read postNicole Robbins has helped transform the landscape of the King Drive corridor and surrounding neighborhoods through housing and commercial development.
read postDamian Buchman works tirelessly to remove barriers that prevent people with disabilities from being able to participate in physical activity and recreational opportunities.
read postThrough leadership of one of Milwaukee’s top companies over the past 14 years, John Schlifske has made exceptional contributions to create positive change across our region.
read postKathy Klein views philanthropy as a great avenue to deepen conversations with her financial clients.
read postEmily Tau uses her passion for Milwaukee, her strength as a social connector and her communication skills to help advance racial equity throughout the region.
read postMartinez has used his background, leadership skills and influence on the state and national levels as well to help improve the lives of farmworkers.
read postFor the past 15 years, John Daniels III has spent his career trying to help young men discover where they want to spend theirs.
read postWhile building their business, the Villarreals have been just as busy building community.
read postThe couple has spent the past 40-plus years channeling their passions and skills toward improving nearly every major nonprofit and civic entity in Milwaukee.
read postKristen Hardy receives 2023 Jackie Herd-Barber Award.
read postMaureen O’Leary-Guth named as 2023 Outstanding Professional Adviser of the Year.
read postThrough lifetime of service, Hollmon has addressed Milwaukee’s issues in holistic way
read postStanley’s dynamic leadership propels ongoing revitalization of Milwaukee’s ‘neighborhood of neighborhoods’
read postOlivieri, through legal career and volunteer work, has opened the doors to opportunities for thousands in Latino community
read postFeaster creates spaces, opportunities for women in southeastern to succeed
read postIf there is anyone who can help those women and children believe that it is true, it is Carmen Pitre, the nonprofit’s leader for nearly 21 years.
read postTo Virgis and Angela Colbert, there is no better way to invest in the future of a community than by investing in education.
read postAs a kid growing up in Rio Hondo, Texas, Ness Flores wanted to be a baseball player like his hero, the great Jackie Robinson. And while he loved baseball, he ended up going to bat for something else over the course of his professional career – advocating for the rights and protections of migrant farmworkers as an attorney.
read postOver the past two decades, thanks in part to the vision of Mark Eppli, Milwaukee is making inroads toward addressing that disparity.
read postDarryl Johnson describes himself as a quiet leader. But the work that he has been able to accomplish over the past 17 years as executive director of Riverworks Development Corporation speaks volumes.
read postIn Christine Neumann-Ortiz’s work as an organizer and activist over the years, no matter the number of successes achieved or series of struggles faced along the way, it’s always been about moving forward.
read postThroughout Dr. Jeanette Mitchell’s career, which has spanned the philanthropic, corporate, nonprofit and education sectors, she was always intrigued about the idea of what made a good leader.
read postRicardo Diaz believes that Milwaukee’s Latinx community is one of the city’s greatest assets. Over the past nearly 40 years, he has served as one of its biggest advocates.
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