Wisconsin Hero of the Month Award

Recognizing Wisconsin’s everyday heroes who go above and beyond in Madison, Milwaukee, Waunakee, and all Wisconsin communities
Because Our Heroes Deserve More

What is the Wisconsin Hero of the Month Award?

The Wisconsin Hero of the Month Award is a monthly recognition program celebrating the everyday heroes who serve our communities with dedication, courage, and compassion. Each month, we spotlight one exceptional individual who goes above and beyond in their service to Wisconsin.
“Nominations close on the last day of each month. Winners are announced during the first week of the following month.”

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Nominate

Submit a nomination for a Wisconsin hero who goes above and beyond in service to their community.

Review

Our committee reviews all nominations and selects one outstanding hero each month.

Celebrate

The winner is recognized publicly and becomes eligible for the annual Wisconsin Hero of the Year Award.

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Wisconsin Heroes We Honor

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Wisconsin Military & Veterans

Honoring Wisconsin National Guard, active duty military, and veterans who have served our country with courage and dedication. Including Fort McCoy personnel, VA Medical Center staff, and retired military throughout Wisconsin.

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Wisconsin Law Enforcement

Recognizing police officers, sheriff’s deputies, state patrol, and corrections officers who protect Wisconsin communities. From Madison PD to Milwaukee County Sheriff, small town officers to Wisconsin State Patrol heroes.

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Wisconsin Firefighters

Celebrating career and volunteer firefighters who risk their lives for Wisconsin communities. From Madison Fire Department to rural volunteer fire departments throughout Wisconsin’s 72 counties.

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Wisconsin EMS & Paramedics

Honoring emergency medical services, paramedics, and EMTs who provide life-saving care across Wisconsin. Including hospital-based, private service, and flight crews serving our communities.

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Wisconsin Healthcare Workers

Recognizing doctors, nurses, CNAs, and healthcare professionals at Wisconsin hospitals, clinics, and care facilities. From UW Health to Aurora Health to rural critical access hospitals.

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Wisconsin Teachers & Educators

Celebrating teachers, administrators, and education professionals who shape Wisconsin’s future. From Madison Metropolitan School District to rural Wisconsin schools and UW System educators.

Nominate Your Hero

Ready to recognize a Wisconsin hero who deserves to be celebrated?

Reward Our Heroes™ – Wisconsin Hero of the Month FAQs

The Wisconsin Hero of the Month Award, presented by Reward Our Heroes™, recognizes one individual each month who goes above and beyond in serving their community.

Any Wisconsin veteran, law enforcement officer, firefighter, EMS professional, healthcare worker, teacher, or Gold Star/Fallen Hero family member can be nominated.

You can submit a nomination online at RewardOurHeroes.com. The nomination form asks for details about the hero’s service and impact.

No. Nominations for the Wisconsin Hero of the Month Award are free and open to everyone.

Yes. Nominees must live in Wisconsin or serve a Wisconsin community to be eligible for the award.

Yes. If your nominee is not selected in one month, you may nominate them again in future months.

Nominations close on the last day of each month. Winners are announced during the first week of the following month.

A selection committee reviews all nominations and chooses one individual each month based on dedication, service, courage, and impact in Wisconsin communities.

Winners are recognized publicly on the Reward Our Heroes™ website, social media, and local Wisconsin media. They also become eligible for the annual Wisconsin Hero of the Year Award.

Yes. All Hero of the Month winners automatically qualify for consideration for the Wisconsin Hero of the Year Award.

Contact Reward Our Heroes™ Wisconsin

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