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Five Wisconsin History Makers Honored at Gala
The Wisconsin Historical Society honored the lifetime achievements of five top leaders with ties to the state on May 27 during its Fourth Annual Wisconsin History Makers Gala at Milwaukee's historic Pfister Hotel. The Wisconsin Historical Foundation produced the event on behalf of the Society, which included a reception, dinner and awards ceremony. The 2009 class of Wisconsin History Makers includes: University of Wisconsin-Madison professor of bass, jazz history and combo improvisation, Richard L. Davis; Harry C. "Buddy" Melges, chairman of Melges Boat Works, based in Zenda, Wisconsin; Stephen H. Marcus, chairman of the board of The Marcus Corporation, based in Milwaukee; philanthropist Pleasant Rowland Frautschi, creator of the The American Girls Collection® of historically accurate books, dolls and accessories; and philanthropist W. Jerome " Jerry" Frautschi, most well known for his generous gift that made possible Madison's Overture Center for the Arts. This diverse group of leaders was recognized for their historic and continued contributions to Wisconsin, the nation and the world.
History Makers Past and Present
Ellsworth H. Brown, The Ruth and Hartley Barker Director of the Society, began the evening's program by welcoming the approximately 350 supporters and thanking the co-chairs of the event, Mary Buestrin of Mequon and Murph Burke of Fox Point. He also recognized past award recipients in attendance, Ada Deer, Vel Phillips, Dr. Alfred (Cy) Tector and Nan Pollard. Retired Milwaukee broadcast journalist and Vice President of Human Resources for Journal Broadcast Group, Ed Hinshaw, served as emcee for the evening.
This year's award presenters, the awards and their recipients are as follows:
- Caroline Loniello presented The Spencer Tracy Award for Distinction in the Performing Arts to her close friend, internationally acclaimed musician Richard Davis of Madison.
- Milwaukee business leader Jack McKeithan presented The Samuel C. Johnson Award for Distinction in Corporate Leadership to his longtime friend and chairman of The Marcus Corporation, Stephen H. Marcus of Milwaukee.
- Suzanne Melges presented The Vince Lombardi Award for Distinction in Sports to her father in-law, world-renowned yachtsman and chairman of Melges Boat Works, Harry C. "Buddy" Melges Jr. of Lake Geneva.
- Rhona Vogel presented The Jane Bradley Pettit Award for Distinction in Philanthropy to her friends and business associates, philanthropists Pleasant Rowland Frautschi and W. Jerome Frautschi of Madison.
Acknowledging Our Sponsors
The Wisconsin Historical Society and the Wisconsin Historical Foundation would like to gratefully acknowledge the following sponsors who helped make this event possible: Tom and Mary Buestrin, Burke Properties, CG Schmidt, Culver's Frozen Custard, John Frautschi, Gilbane Building Company, Gorman & Company, Keefe Real Estate, Lake Geneva Yacht Club, Marcus Hotels and Resorts, Ross and Ellen Langill, Jack McKeithan, the Milwaukee Brewers, Milwaukee County Historical Society, Mueller Communications and The Greater Milwaukee Committee, Old World Wisconsin Foundation, Quarles & Brady LLP, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c., SC Johnson and Son, Inc., Uihlein-Wilson Architects, Vogel Consulting Group, Kate and Don Wilson, and the Wisconsin Preservation Fund, Inc.
Save the Date
The Fifth Annual Wisconsin History Makers Gala will take place at The Pfister Hotel on May 26, 2010. Save the date and join us for another history-making event.
:: Posted May 29, 2009
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