OVATION AWARDS

Mission
The CG Schmidt Ovation Award Program recognizes the community support programs of small to medium-sized businesses, as well as the individual efforts of their employees. Additionally, the program increases awareness of lesser known non-profit organizations serving the underserved in our community. The Awards strive to mobilize additional community support by encouraging other businesses and their employees to increase their philanthropic and volunteer involvement.

Categories
The Ovation Award for Volunteerism is awarded in the spring, recognizing an individual who has shown consistent dedication to causes through involvement on boards and committees, in projects, at events or in other creative ways.

The Ovation Award for Corporate Support is awarded in the fall and honors smaller, lesser-known companies that give back with all the vigor of a larger, more prominent business. These efforts can come in the form of in-kind support, board involvement or encouragement of employee volunteerism. In 2007, this award was replicated in the Capital Region, recognizing corporate support in the 13 counties that surround Madison. 

The 2008 Statewide CG Schmidt Ovation Award Winner for Corporate Support is Incentive Gallery, L.T.D. for their work with Sojourner Truth House. Congratulations also to the Honorable Mention, Scheibel Halaska for their work with Centro Legal. Click here for more information.

The 2008 Capital Region CG Schmidt Ovation Award Winner for Corporate Support is Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream for their work with Common Wealth Development. Congratulations also to the Honorable Mention winners: Mid-West Family Broadcasting for their work with Independent Living and Custer Financial Services for their work with the Lussier Community Education Center.

The CG Schmidt Foundation donates $5,000 to either the nominating non-profit organization or the charity of the winner’s choice. A $1000 contribution is also made to a deserving honorable mention.