The Waukesha Education Foundation, Inc. (WEF) announces the nomination period for the annual WEF Recognition Awards is now open.
Each year, WEF accepts nominations for individuals, educators, corporations or organizations that have made a significant contribution to education in the School District of Waukesha and throughout the community. The WEF Recognition Awards include three separate categories: Corporate Partner in Education award, Community Partner in Education award, and the Sally Jo Michalko Lifetime Excellence in Education award. WEF seeks nominees that are innovative examples of collaboration with the community that demonstrate their motto STRONG SCHOOLS=STRONG BUSINESSES=STRONG COMMUNITIES.
“We look forward to celebrating our 2025 award winners at our Evening for Education event on March 25, 2026, ” stated Lynnette Kalmadge, Executive Director of the Waukesha Education Foundation. “We honor those that have put a priority on education and support the efforts of the School District of Waukesha. We hope our community will bring forth wonderful nominees so we can recognize their important contributions to our future generation.”
More information about tickets and sponsorship opportunities for this popular annual event will be coming soon.
Award information, nomination forms and a list of previous winners can be found online at http://sdwone.us/wefawards. The nomination deadline is December 1, 2025. While the application is fully online, the staff at the Foundation is happy to assist anyone needing help completing an online application. Those with questions or who need additional support can call 262-970-1143 during regular business hours.