Jefferson Award Winner: Evan Kleinow
900 service hours, 600 lives impacted, and $4,500 saved… All thanks to one man. That man is Evan Kleinow, the most recent recipient of the Jefferson…
Jefferson Awards
February Jefferson Award winner: Lu Pertzsch
Lu Pertzsch is a Jefferson Award recipient. She…
November Jefferson Award Winner: Tessa Thurin
She loves to volunteer. Others benefit from her…
Jefferson Award Recipient delivers donated furniture to area families in need
Jim Bagniewski is kind of doing things…
Jefferson Award Winners: Reegan and Nick Jensen-Shafer
La Crosse, Wis. (WXOW) – Without people willing…
Jefferson Award recipient brings closure to families dealing with loss
After a devastating loss, Keith Cormican turned…
Young Jefferson Award winner reminds us that small actions can yield big results
She may be one of the city’s youngest residents,…
Jefferson Award Winner provides farm experience for all to enjoy
Shari Collas is the President and says the non-profit is there to educate the public and allow them to experience the joys of…
July Jefferson Award winner: Gerald Kast
For the past 10 years, Gerald Kast has spent significant time contributing to the community of…
Watch our Jefferson Awards special honoring local community service
Every year, we bring you our Jefferson Awards special featuring the stories of local people who give back through community…
La Crosse Lunch Lady receives Jefferson Award for feeding more than students
Hearing about kids not having enough to eat is hard for Mary but she says since kids are so honest it makes helping them…
Jefferson Award winner is a spiritual healer that attracts people from all over the country
Michael Day is this month’s recipient of the Jefferson Award for Public…
WXOW Jefferson Awards Nomination Form
Here’s where you can nominate someone in our community for their…
Jefferson Award Winner Delania Heller uses Facebook to serve needy in the community
She created a Facebook page after seeing a need in the area for things ranging from winter coats and gas money to diapers and baby…
Jefferson Award Winner: Charlene Hamilton
The teacher who nominated her for a Jefferson Award, Tracy Solverson, says without fanfare Charlene does what she does for the good of the students,…
Jefferson Award Recipient refurbishes bikes for those in need
She also knows that not everyone is so lucky to have a bike of their…
Trempealeau woman spends years fundraising for church elevator
A 90 year old Trempealeau woman says we can all make a difference by making time for each other.…