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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.

Hillary Clinton with young women.

April 11, 2008

Jenna Bush Headlines WWIG Banquet

Jenna Bush gave the keynote address at Wisconsin Women in Government's 21^st Annual Scholarship Recognition Banquet on Thursday, April 10, 2008 at the Monona Terrace Convention Center in Madison.

Jenna Bush, the daughter of President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush, became an inspirational international child rights advocate during her internship with UNICEF in 2006.

WWIG Honors First-Ever Tribal Women of Distinction

Wisconsin Women in Government honored the first-ever Tribal Women of Distinction last night at its 21^st Annual banquet at the Monona Terrace Convention Center in Madison. The banquet featured best-selling author and inspirational international child rights advocate Jenna Bush as its keynote speaker.

“For the first time, we are proud to honor an amazing group of Tribal women who have been trailblazers in their communities,” said Katie Walby, President of the WWIG Board of Directors. “The Tribal Women of Distinction Awards honor women from Wisconsin’s Tribes who have been leaders and role models in their communities.”

WWIG to Hold Networking Event in Milwaukee with Vel Phillips May 22

WWIG is honored to have Vel Phillips join us for our second "After Work" networking event on Thursday, May 22, 2008 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Milwaukee Yacht Club, located at 1700 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive. Phillips is a woman of many firsts, including the first African American woman to be elected to statewide office. Please call 608-848-2321 to RSVP.