Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association Launches Member Impact Awards to Spotlight Dairy Organizations

Celebrate the organizations driving the dairy industry forward by nominating your business or another Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) member organization for WCMA's first Member Impact Awards.

Nominations are open through Aug. 15, and self-nominations are accepted.

These recognitions are designed to spotlight WCMA members empowering their employees, communities and the dairy industry. The WCMA Member Impact Awards celebrate excellence in four categories: 

• WCMA Advocate of the Year: Honoring organizations that have significantly advanced the dairy industry through legislative advocacy, education or public influence. 
• WCMA Employer of the Year: Recognizing organizations that excel in human resources and workplace safety, fostering inclusive and supportive work environments. 
• WCMA Sustainable Stewardship Award: Celebrating organizations demonstrating outstanding efforts in environmental stewardship and sustainability. 
• WCMA Culture of Excellence Award: Acknowledging organizations dedicated to social responsibility and community engagement.

All WCMA members in good standing are eligible. The WCMA Membership Committee will review nominee submissions, and the WCMA Board of Directors will approve final honorees.

To nominate your business or another organization, download the application packet online. Completed materials should be submitted via email to membership@wischeesemakers.org by August 15.

Award winners will be celebrated at WCMA’s Annual Member Meeting and Awards Ceremony in October.

Questions? Contact WCMA Membership Director Sara Schmidt.