Press Release: Governor Evers recognizes outstanding individuals and organizations for their service at the 2025 Governor's Service Awards
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Governor Evers recognizes outstanding individuals and organizations for their service at the 2025 Governor's Service Awards |
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
| DATE: 5/15/25 |
| CONTACT: Kyle Clower, Communications and Government Affairs Officer |
| PHONE: 608-576-5373 |
| EMAIL: kyle.clower@wisconsin.gov |
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Governor Tony Evers congratulated the honorees at the 2025 Governor's Service Awards, stating, "I want to recognize all the individuals and programs being honored today for the truly extraordinary work and service you've provided to communities across Wisconsin…and I'm incredibly grateful for the work that you do. Whether it's helping communities in need, cleaning up and protecting our natural spaces, or supporting veterans and their families, the work AmeriCorps does makes a difference. And there's no denying that the overall success of our state has always relied on the hard work and dedication of individuals and organizations like yourselves." Serve Wisconsin Executive Director Jeanne Duffy reflected on the impact the honorees have made and the example they set for others, "the honorees we recognize today represent the very best of Wisconsin—people who give of themselves, who uplift others, and who remind us of the power of compassion in action. Their selfless contributions have created lasting, positive change, and we are proud to share their stories with you. But today is not just about our award recipients—it's also a celebration of all those across Wisconsin who show up every day to serve. Whether through formal programs or quiet acts of kindness, your efforts are building stronger, more connected communities. You all play a vital role in making Wisconsin a better place to live." The Governor's Service Awards honors outstanding Wisconsin volunteers, AmeriCorps members, AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers, and national service organizations that address serious social needs across Wisconsin. The 2025 ceremony recognized twelve individuals and one organization from throughout the state for their outstanding volunteerism and service and 33 AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers for reaching the milestone of twenty years of volunteer service in their communities. The awards were presented on May 15 at the Olbrich Botanical Gardens in Madison and were sponsored by Serve Wisconsin, the state commission for national and community service. After acknowledging the challenges that many national service programs have faced, Governor Evers thanked them for their service, saying, “I will continue to use every lever and power available to me to continue supporting your good work because if there’s one thing I know for sure, we couldn't be more grateful that each and every day you choose to serve the public and the greater good. Thank you all again for your dedicated service to Wisconsin and the people of this state, and congratulations to this year’s award recipients.” A recording of the ceremony is available at https://youtu.be/4Dsm294-dbQ Service descriptions for each honoree are available at https://www.servewisconsin.wi.gov/s/Service-Descriptions-2025-Governors-Service-Awards.pdf Additional information about the Governor's Service Awards can be found at https://www.servewisconsin.wi.gov/governors-service-awards
2025 Governor's Service Awards Honorees AmeriCorps Member of the Year Julie Wilson – Marshfield Clinic Health System - Recovery Corps (Eau Claire)
AmeriCorps VISTA Member of the Year Bharath Shetty – Wisconsin Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (Milwaukee)
AmeriCorps Alumni of the Year Sara Shaw – served with Teach For America Milwaukee (Milwaukee)
AmeriCorps Seniors Volunteer of the Year Chuck Kamp – RSVP of Dane County (Madison)
AmeriCorps Seniors Volunteer of the Year James Lee – Interfaith Caregivers of Ozaukee County (Cedarburg)
AmeriCorps Seniors Lifetime Impact Volunteer Harriet Edwards – ADVOCAP Foster Grandparent Program (Fond du Lac)
AmeriCorps Seniors Lifetime Impact Volunteer Maryann Ludwigson – CESA 10 AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program (Chippewa Falls)
AmeriCorps Seniors Lifetime Impact Volunteer Judy Wightman – RSVP of Rock County (Beloit)
AmeriCorps Seniors Program of the Year Interfaith Caregivers of Ozaukee County AmeriCorps Seniors Program (Grafton)
Volunteer of the Year Analena Peterson – Literacy & Positive Impact Advocacy (Germantown)
Volunteer of the Year Sage Spear – United Way of Jefferson & North Walworth Counties (Whitewater)
Volunteer of the Year Jaxson Thomas – Jaxson's Christmas Toy Drive (Kenosha)
Marty Stein Friend of National Service Exemplary Supporter Steve Frodl – emeritus program director of NCCAP AmeriCorps (Wausau)
AMERICORPS SENIORS VOLUNTEERS WITH 20 YEARS OF SERVICE In addition to these nomination-based awards, the Governor’s Service Awards will also recognize all AmeriCorps Seniors Volunteers who will have reached their 20th year of volunteer service between June 1, 2024, and May 31, 2025. ADVOCAP Foster Grandparent Program
Foster Grandparent Program of Portage County
Milwaukee County and Waukesha County RSVP
RSVP of Dane County
RSVP of Portage County
RSVP of Rock County
Volunteer Fox Cities RSVP
Western Dairyland RSVP
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| An online version of this release is available here. |
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### Serve Wisconsin partners with AmeriCorps programs and volunteer organizations to address critical needs across Wisconsin, including education, environmental conservation, public safety, and disaster response. AmeriCorps members gain valuable professional and personal development while making a lasting impact in their communities. Serve Wisconsin is governed by a 21-member Board of Directors appointed by Governor Evers. For more information, visit https://servewisconsin.wi.gov.
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