Milwaukee Magazine Announces Recipients of 2025 Unity Awards

MILWAUKEE – Wednesday, Jan. 22 – Milwaukee Magazine is proud to announce the honorees of our fifth annual Unity Awards, which recognize individuals and organizations that are working to make Milwaukee a better place for all.

“For the Milwaukee Magazine team and me, it is an honor to spotlight and celebrate these amazing people,” says Carole Nicksin, editor and publisher.

“Milwaukee is a better place, thanks to the important work these individuals are doing.”

This year’s honorees are:

● Damian Buchman – Founder of The Ability Center

● Jim Gaillard – Founder of WHIRE and Vice President of Ezekiel HOPE

● Mary Joy Hickey – Executive Director at Girls Rock MKE

● Pathfinders’ Power of Paths Youth Action Board

● Venice Williams – Executive Director of Alice’s Garden, Founder of The Table

The honorees will be featured in the February print issue of Milwaukee Magazine and will be honored at this year’s Unity Awards event on Feb. 26 at Pilot Project Brewing (1128 N. 9th St.).

Judge Derek Mosley will interview each of the honorees as part of the presentation.

“Hearing the honorees talk about their work makes this event memorable, as well as uplifting and inspiring, for those who attend,” says Nicksin.

The Unity Awards event is presented by Quad, with additional sponsorship from AON and Milwaukee Area Technical College.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit

milwaukeemag.com/unity.

Sponsorship opportunities are available.

Contact: Gigi Peterson, 414-287-4325

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.

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