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Hero of the Year

Nancy Remkus, West Allis

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When she saw the car coming at her, Nancy Remkus thought for sure the driver was going to stop. He didn’t. Now, eleven months later, Nancy continues to recover from the accident, in pain but relieved the children she was protecting were not seriously injured.

Health Care Award

Peter Brierton, Waukesha	Jon Holcomb, Plymouth
Jeff Javens, Muskego	Brian Sullivan, Colgate

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They thought they were prepared for anything. But nothing, they soon discovered, could prepare them for what they saw when their plane touched down in Haiti last March. Veteran paramedics for the North Shore Fire Department, Pete Brierton, Jon Holcomb, Jake Javens and Brian Sullivan traveled to Haiti on a medical mission with Harvest International. The experience, they all agree, changed their lives forever.

Community Safety and Security Award

Scott Olsen, Racine

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Valentine’s Day will never be the same for Scott Olsen, not after what happened on that day in 2007. On February 14, 2007 Scott Olsen saved a man’s life---he saved Macon Kidd.

Corporate Award

2-1-1 @ IMPACT, Milwaukee

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No one could argue that the services provided through Impact and hundreds of other social service agencies throughout Milwaukee County are invaluable to the people of southeastern Wisconsin. But those services are of no use if the people who need them do not know they exist or do not understand how to access the programs and services they need. For that reason, we honor 211 at Impact, the organization responsible for helping social service providers and those who need their services connect for the benefit of the community as a whole.

Charitable Partner Award

Potawatomi Bingo Casino & Forest County Potawatomi Community, Milwaukee

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The Forest County Potawatomi Community has a rich history founded in strong tradition. One of those traditions, investing in ones’ community, calls for the Potawatomi to provide support to and form partnerships with organizations whose actions align with beliefs they cherish. The Potawatomi believe the places in which they live and work must benefit from their presence and they put those beliefs into action.

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