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
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