Wisconsin Women in Government was founded in 1987 to celebrate and support the talented women who choose a career in government service. Each year, WWIG awards scholarships to women pursuing undergraduate and post-graduate study at any Wisconsin institution of higher education. Scholarships are also provided for young women to attend Badger Girls State and to the student elected Governor.
Group of women at a WWIG event.
May 17, 2012
WWIG Announces 2012 Undergrad Scholars
MADISON – Wisconsin Women in Government (WWIG) announced today the recipients of its 2012 undergraduate scholarships. The recipients will be recognized at WWIG’s 25th Annual Scholarship and Recognition Banquet on Thursday, May 24, 2012 at the Monona Terrace in Madison. The 2012 WWIG undergraduate scholarship recipients are: Maggie Becker, Angela Jones, Sahvana Williams, Lila Saavedra, Lisa Egbert, and Angela Loughan.
Individual banquet tickets are still available for purchase online at www.WiscWomenInGovernment.org, by calling (608) 848-2321, or at the door on the night of the event.
May 11, 2012
WWIG Announces ‘Women of Achievement’ Honorees
MADISON – Wisconsin Women in Government (WWIG) announced today that journalists Judith Davidoff, Gwyn Guenther, Raquel Rutledge and Pat Simms will be honored with the 2012 “Women of Achievement” awards in Journalism and Mass Communications at its annual spring banquet.
“Wisconsin Women in Government is proud to recognize these outstanding women who have attained significant achievements in the fields of Journalism and Mass Communication,” said Kelli Thompson, WWIG President. “We look forward to honoring their accomplishments as we celebrate 25 years of supporting and promoting the talented women of Wisconsin.”
April 12, 2012
Dana Perino to keynote 25th Annual WWIG Scholarship Recognition Banquet
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Dinner to be held Thursday, May 24 at the Monona Terrace in Madison
MADISON – Wisconsin Women in Government (WWIG) announced today that Dana Perino, who served as the White House Press Secretary to former President George W. Bush, will keynote the organization’s 25th Annual Scholarship Recognition Banquet on Thursday, May 24, 2012 at the Monona Terrace Convention Center in Madison.
“We are proud to celebrate our 25th Anniversary this year, and thrilled to have Dana Perino as our keynote speaker,” said Kelli Thompson, WWIG President. “As only the second female press secretary in U.S. history, Dana Perino has blazed a path forward for women pursuing careers in public service. She is a true role model for women serving in government at all levels.”
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