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Wisconsin History Makers
RecipientsEach year the Wisconsin Historical Society presents awards to five individuals for their accomplishments and celebrates their contributions to history at the Wisconsin History Makers Gala. The gala is an annual event to honor living leaders with ties to Wisconsin who have made history in their own time. View more information on past recipients. Mr. Richard L. Davis received The Spencer Tracy Award for Distinction in the Performing Arts. Davis, born in Chicago, is Professor of Bass, Jazz History and Combo Improvisation at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He came to Madison in 1977 after 23 years in New York City establishing himself as one of the world's premier bass players. For over 40 years he has drawn enthusiastic audiences in Europe, Russia, Brazil, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Hong Kong and the West Indies. read more Mr. Stephen H. Marcus received The Samuel C. Johnson Award for Distinction in Corporate Leadership. Marcus took over as COO in 1980 and CEO in 1988 of The Marcus Corporation, founded by his father, Ben Marcus, and has developed the business into a national leader in the lodging and entertainment industries. Marcus Theaters is the ninth largest theater circuit in the United States, and Marcus Hotels and Resorts own and manage a distinctive portfolio of properties that are leaders in their markets. read more Mr. Harry C. "Buddy" Melges received The Vince Lombardi Award for Distinction in Sports. A resident of the Geneva Lake area, Melges received medals in both the 1964 and 1972 Olympics for sailing. In 1992, he was the helmsman on the "America3" winning boat in the America's Cup race. He is one of the most honored sailors in the world. Melges is also a master sail maker and boat builder and Chairman of Melges Boat Works. read more Ms. Pleasant Rowland Frautschi and Mr. W. Jerome Frautschi received The Jane Bradley Pettit Award for Distinction in Philanthropy. Pleasant Rowland Frautschi, founder of Pleasant Company, now known as American Girl, and W. Jerome Frautschi, retired vice chair of Webcrafters, were named to the list of the 50 most generous philanthropists by Business Week in 2005. Their $205 million gift to build the Overture Center in Madison is the single largest charitable gift ever given in the state of Wisconsin. read more about Pleasant Roland Frautschi or read more about W. Jerome Frautschi Past Recipients 2008 History MakersThe 2008 History Makers included: retired Green Bay Packers President and Chief Executive Officer Bob Harlan, philanthropists Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern, founder of the Experimental Aircraft Association, Paul H. Poberezny, and renowned cardiovascular and thoracic transplant surgeon, Dr. Alfred J. Tector.read the full article  2007 History MakersThe 2007 History Makers included: conservationist George Archibald, business leader Oscar C. Boldt, American Indian leader and civil rights activist Ada Deer, hockey champion Mark Johnson, and inventor and entrepreneur John C. Koss.read the full article  2006 History MakersThe 2006 History Makers included: Paul Gigot, Vel Phillips, George and Nan Pollard, and Elmer Winter, each earning the distinction of being recognized for their accomplishments in the fields of journalism, public service, the arts, and business.read the full article |
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