UWM will celebrate a dynamic group of accomplished alumni at its annual Alumni Awards Evening, set for Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, at the Pfister Hotel.
Join the UWM Alumni Association to honor the work and achievements of the award winners, including Clayborn Benson, the founder and executive director of the Wisconsin Black Historical Society/Museum, who will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award. UWM also will present its University Partner award to UW Credit Union for its longtime support of UWM.
Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available on the University Advancement website, and patrons are encouraged to make their plans early to ensure the best possible accommodations.
Joining Benson among the evening’s honorees are a group of alumni spread across generations and career fields. The winners are:
Lifetime Achievement Award: Clayborn Benson ’87 and ’24, executive director, Wisconsin Black Historical Society/Museum
University Partner: UW Credit Union
Exemplary Alumni Service Award: Richard Schreiner ’82, community volunteer
Distinguished Alumni Service Award
Jill Lintonen ’96, communications director and public information officer, Milwaukee County Department of Health & Human Services
Molly Poppie ’07, head of analytics, Experian, Financial Services & Data
Impact Award
Mark Briggs ’98, emergency team member, 414 Life, Froedtert Hospital & the Medical College of Wisconsin
Felice Green ’89, director of programming, Milwaukee Water Commons
Ali Kopyt, ’08, managing architect, Korb + Associates Architects
Honorary Alumni Award: Laurie Parsons, market and strategy director, Ramboll Water Americas
GOLD (Graduate of the Last Decade) Awards
Alisha Gray ’17, purchasing manager, Orgill Inc.
Victoria (Tori) Isaac ’21 and ’23, dance teacher, Turning Point Dance Studio
Daniel Spiewak ’12, distinguished engineer, Nvidia Corp.
Bryce Stevenson ’16, chef/owner, Miijim
