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Jefferson Award Winner: Celine Lofland

A woman from Wisconsin's Northwoods makes it her mission to help others and is named a Jefferson Award winner. Celine Lofland lives near Prentice and through her volunteer efforts and organization More>>

Jefferson Award Winner-Dani Prange

(WAUSAU )(WAOW)--Many of us use our retirement years to kick back and do things for ourselves. Others choose to put their retirement years to work for others. Often times, those individuals are recognized More>>

Jefferson Award: Ruth Anklam Video included

The November honoree is Ruth Anklam of the SHARE program.
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October Jefferson Award Winner: Leota Davis Video included

Leota Davis is always on the move. "I love being with people," Davis said. "I love talking with people. I really enjoy it." More>>

September Jefferson Award Winner: Janet Rassbach Video included

Our September Jefferson Award winner is Janet Rassbach from Tripoli. She's been volunteering with the Special Olympics for about 30 years. More>>

Rhinelander woman receives Jefferson Award Video included

Newsline 9 is proud to recognize people in the community who make a difference with a Jefferson Award. More>>

July Jefferson Award winner: Bob Gwidt

WAUSAU (WAOW)-- Every morning 82-year-old Bob Gwidt has the same route. He travels around the community collecting scrap metal from various homes and businesses; anyone willing to unload. While most More>>

Merrill nurse receives Jefferson Award Video included

MERRILL (WAOW) -- Heidi Duley of Merrill, started a Safety Day Camp for Kids and is honored with a Jefferson Award. The award was established in 1972, and it recognizes businesses, schools, and individuals More>>

May Jefferson Award Winners: Cindy & Kevin Kurtzweil Video included

For a long time in Rosholt, football players could only hit the field while the sun was shining. May's Jefferson Award winners Cindy and Kevin Kurtzweil worked with other members of the community to raise money to install lights around the stadium. More>>

Jefferson Award Winner: Beverly Kramer Video included

Beverly Kramer's trained eyes can see it all and she trains her four-legged friends to do the same for people who can't do it on their own. More>>

Jefferson Award Winner helps change the futures of former offenders Video included

Established in 1972, the Jefferson Award recognizes businesses, schools and individuals who answer the call to action to better their community. This month, we honor a man who uses his faith and personal experience to help ex offenders turn their lives around. More>>

March Jefferson Award Winner: Brian Sackmann Video included

March's Jefferson Award winner is Brian Sackmann from Weston, who started a group called Team Ready. Members of the group met while helping out at a boy scout camp and now that they've grown up, they volunteer their time to benefit various charities in the area. More>>

  • In 1972, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, U.S. Senator Robert Taft, Jr. and Sam Beard established The Jefferson Awards. The purpose of the Jefferson Awards is to honor individuals for their achievements and

  • The mission of the Jefferson Awards is to encourage and honor individuals for their achievements and contributions through public and community service. Through our Media Partners we seek to inspire volunteering

  • The selection criteria for the national and local Jefferson Awards winners are parallel. There are two basic considerations: Outstanding Personal Acts Community Impact First, the selectors review

  • Each month, Newsline 9 features a local Jefferson award winner. This person's self-less acts have made a huge impact in our community. You can nominate someone for a local Jefferson Award by clicking here

  • Nominate someone here.
    Do you have a relative, a friend or a co-worker who is having an impact in your local community? In every neighborhood, there are "Unsung Heroes" - volunteers and paid professionals who go well beyond their expected duties.

    The nomination process is simple -- click here to fill out the nomination form.
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