Distinguished Service Award (formerly Presidents Award)

The Apra Wisconsin Distinguished Leader Award recognizes an active chapter member who has shown noteworthy leadership within and beyond the chapter and recognizes their cumulative contributions to prospect development. All chapter members are eligible for this award. The Distinguished Leader Award is bestowed annually. A personalized award is presented. 

Recipients have included:

Julie Nurse (2023)

Tesha Pittenger (2022)

Emily Glinert (2021)

Kari Stokosa (2020)

Ellen Finn (2019)

Amy Disch (2018)

Kate Mason (2017)

Marsha Hammer (2016)

Jeanne Daniels (2015)

Dehnel Petre (2014)

Andrew Caldie (2013)

J. Patrick T. O'Toole (2012)

Catherine L. Garvens (2011)

Linda Gage (2010)

David M. Golden (2009)

Sarah R. Bernstein (2008)

Rose M. Schauer (2007)

Jeffrey A. Walker (2006)

Amy Disch Memorial

Named for our longtime member, past treasurer, and friend, Amy Disch, who passed away in January 2019, this award is a way of honoring her service to Apra Wisconsin and our larger professional community. All active chapter members are eligible for this award. The recipient of the Amy Disch Award receives $250 to be used towards the development opportunities of their choice. (For example: Apra PD, webinars, tuition / books, professional memberships, Apra Premier webinars, DRIVE, CASE, AFP workshops, etc.)

The Prospect Development community is a sharing community. We ask that the recipient serves as an information resource for other Apra Wisconsin members who are interested in learning about their experience and kindly consider writing a brief article about their experience for a future blog post and / or consider giving a short presentation at a chapter meeting.

Recipients have included:

Brenda Quinn (2022)

Erin Olson (2021)

Tesha Pittenger (2020)

Devin Venden (2019)

Professional Development Scholarship

The Apra Wisconsin Professional Development Scholarship is awarded annually to an active and deserving Apra Wisconsin member. The recipient receives $1,000 toward the professional development opportunity of their choice. (For example: Apra PD, webinars, tuition / books, professional memberships, Apra Premier webinars, DRIVE, CASE, AFP workshops, etc.)

The Prospect Development community is a sharing community. We ask that the recipient serves as an information resource for other Apra Wisconsin members who are interested in learning about their experience and kindly consider writing a brief article about their experience for a future blog post and / or consider giving a short presentation at a chapter meeting.

We ask that the recipient of this award serve on the Awards Committee for the upcoming calendar year.

Recipients have included:

Not Awarded  (2023)

Chris Louderback (2022)

Alyssa Scott (2021)

Anitra Hovelson (2019)

Cliona Draper (2018)

Steven Lange (2017)

Christopher Zello (2016)

Kari Stokosa (2015)

Hannah (Rankin) Pausma (2014)

Jenny Ziegler (2013)

Kate Mason (2012)

Ann Yezzi (2011)

Linda Gage (2009)

Marsha Hammer (2007)

Michelle Gishkowsky (2005)