July Jefferson Award winner: Gerald Kast
For the past 10 years, Gerald Kast has spent significant time contributing to the community of…
Jefferson Awards
Watch our Jefferson Awards special honoring local community service
Every year, we bring you our Jefferson Awards…
La Crosse Lunch Lady receives Jefferson Award for feeding more than students
Hearing about kids not having enough to eat is…
Jefferson Award winner is a spiritual healer that attracts people from all over the country
Michael Day is this month’s recipient of the…
WXOW Jefferson Awards Nomination Form
Here’s where you can nominate someone in our…
Jefferson Award Winner Delania Heller uses Facebook to serve needy in the community
She created a Facebook page after seeing a need…
Jefferson Award Winner: Charlene Hamilton
The teacher who nominated her for a Jefferson…
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.…
Jefferson Award Winner: Alice Techel
Alice, who sees opportunities to help almost anywhere she looks, encourages others to seek them out as well.
She says that can be something as…
Jefferson Award winner a retired teacher, but he’s still instructing
This month’s Jefferson Award winner is a retired teacher. But, he’s still…
Local Jefferson Awards winner honored in D.C.
A local Jefferson Awards winner is honored at the National Jefferson Awards ceremony in Washington…
Jefferson Award Winner promotes mental health
Therese Roellich-Bernadot is leading the charge to promote mental…
Dedicated Dog Shelter volunteer wins Jefferson Award
Curtis Turnroth is a self described ‘dog nut’. And his daughter…
Slide Show: Jefferson Awards Banquet 2019
Once a year, WXOW and Altra Federal Credit Union gather to honor our Jefferson Award winners from the past…
This month’s Jefferson Award winner, Carole Plante says volunteering is its own reward
Carole Plante is known to some as the Bingo Lady because she volunteers three to five days a week at Bethany Saint Joseph Health Center in La…
March Jefferson Award Winner: Virginia Wintersteen, M.D.
She is a “tireless advocate” for people who have physical challenges.
Doctor Virginia Wintersteen is an orthopedist at Gundersen Health…