Commitment to Justice Awards draws over 200 to celebrate achievements in social justice
09/15/2009

Thanks to everyone who attended the 20th Annual Commitment to Justice Awards event Sept.10.  The event drew more than 200 people to the Milwaukee Hilton City Center who came to honor four community leaders for their important work in promoting social justice in the community.  Thanks to our major sponsors:  Marcus Hotels & Resorts, Morgan Stanley, and RitzHolman.  And thanks to all our sponsors

 

Award Recipients: 

  • Lifelong Commitment to Justice Award: Peter Goldberg, lawyer with the Milwaukee Public Defender’s Office
  • President’s Award: Victoria Wellens, former executive director of the Wisconsin Humane Society
  • Future of Change Award: Stephanie Saniter, community services supervisor for Hope House of Milwaukee
  • David Schwartz Business Humanitarian Award: Maureen Kane, owner of MMK Design

  

From left to right - Tony Enea, accepting for Victoria Wellens, Maureen Kane, Stephanie Saniter, Peter Goldberg. Photo by Karina Schafer.

View from the back - Empire Ballroom of Milwaukee Hilton. Photo by Karina Schafer.