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Wisconsin Hero Recognition Programs

Reward Our Heroes™ Foundation: Wisconsin Hero Recognition Programs Celebrating Wisconsin’s everyday heroes with monthly and annual recognition awards that honor service, sacrifice, and community impact.

Our Recognition Programs

The Reward Our Heroes Foundation operates Wisconsin’s premier hero recognition programs, celebrating extraordinary military personnel, police officers, firefighters, EMS workers, healthcare professionals, and teachers who serve our communities with exceptional dedication.

🏅 Hero of the Month

Ashley Johnson

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Hero of the Month Award

Monthly Recognition for Wisconsin Heroes

The Hero of the Month Award recognizes one Wisconsin hero each month who has demonstrated outstanding service, dedication, and community impact. Honoring veterans, first responders, healthcare professionals, and teachers who consistently go above and beyond.
  • Monthly winner selected from nominations
  • Recognition on website & social media
  • Certificate of appreciation & award
  • Featured in local Wisconsin media
  • Free nomination process
  • Open to all Wisconsin communities
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Hero of the Year

Phil Williams

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Hero of the Year Award

Annual Recognition for Wisconsin’s Most Exceptional Hero

The Hero of the Year Award is Wisconsin’s most prestigious recognition, honoring one extraordinary individual who has gone above and beyond their call of duty. The selection committee recognizes military personnel, veterans, police officers, firefighters, EMS workers, healthcare professionals, and teachers.
Timeline:
  • Nominations Due: February 28, 2026
  • Selection Committee: March 2026
  • Winner Announced: April 2026
  • Nominations Due: February 28, 2026
 Award Features:
  • One annual winner selected by expert committee
  • Recognition at statewide award ceremony
  • Cash award + commemorative plaque
  • Recognition at Wisconsin State Capitol
  • Statewide media coverage
  • Submissions due February 28th annually
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Our Recognition Programs

Since launching our recognition programs, we’ve celebrated Wisconsin heroes across all communities and service categories.
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Recognition Programs FAQs

The Reward Our Heroes Foundation runs Wisconsin’s premier recognition programs, honoring everyday heroes with monthly and annual awards. These programs celebrate military members, veterans, police officers, firefighters, EMS workers, healthcare professionals, and teachers who make an extraordinary impact in our Wisconsin communities.

The Hero of the Month Award recognizes one Wisconsin hero each month, selected from community nominations. The Hero of the Year Award is the state’s highest recognition, honoring one exceptional hero annually through a formal selection committee process.

Anyone—friends, family, coworkers, or community members—can submit a nomination. The process is free, open to all, and designed to spotlight deserving Wisconsin heroes.

No. Nominating a Wisconsin hero for either the monthly or annual award is always free.

Eligible nominees include Wisconsin military personnel, veterans, law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMS professionals, healthcare workers, and teachers. Nominees should demonstrate exceptional dedication, service, and impact on their communities.

Hero of the Month recipients receive certificates of appreciation, public recognition on our website and social media, and local media opportunities. Hero of the Year winners receive a commemorative plaque, statewide recognition at the Wisconsin State Capitol, and a cash award.

  • Hero of the Month: Nominations close on the last day of each month.
  • Hero of the Year: Nominations for the 2026 award cycle are due by February 28, 2026.
Winners are highlighted on the Reward Our Heroes Foundation website, featured on social media, and often covered by local Wisconsin news outlets.

Our mission is simple: Because Our Heroes Deserve More. By recognizing and celebrating their contributions, we shine a light on the selflessness and courage of Wisconsin’s everyday heroes while inspiring others to give back.

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Join us in recognizing Wisconsin’s exceptional heroes who serve our communities with dedication and courage.
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