Past Champions

Each year, Mequon Jewish Preschool seeks out an individual ingrained in the Milwaukee/Ozaukee community who personifies the school’s goal of “educating today’s children to become tomorrow’s leaders.”

Established in 2001, the Champion of Children award celebrates individuals who lead through their actions and are dedicated to achieving the seemingly impossible. As our past list of honorees illustrates, these individuals have an inspiring dedication to children’s causes that goes well beyond a list of philanthropic achievements to a legacy they have left to benefit Wisconsin’s children and its future.


2015: Franklyn Gimbel


2014: Tom Weickardt and Jerry Becker


2013: Barbara & Michael Levin and Muriel Lappin


2012: David & Rachael Marks


2011: Neil & Adria Willenson


2010: Anna Zuckerman & the late Dr. Jim Leibsohn


2009: Neena & Rick Florsheim


2008: Art & Arlene Arnstein


2007: Cheryl & John Lubotsky


2006: Todd Lappin of blessed memory


2005: Helen & John Shiely


2004: Martin Stein of blessed memory


2002-2003: Pam & Les Muma


2001: Jon Vice