Honoring Civility in the Community
The James Madison Award for Civility in the Community
honors a local individual or organization
that uplifts civility in the community.
Founded by Keith Bierly, Past President
honors a local individual or organization
that uplifts civility in the community.
Founded by Keith Bierly, Past President
2025 Madison Award Honoree
Susan Trainor & Jan Ulbrecht
Health Care & Community Leaders
in Centre Region & Mifflin County.
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Susan Trainor & Jan Ulbrecht
Health Care & Community Leaders
in Centre Region & Mifflin County.
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2024 Madison Award Honoree
Elaine Meder-Wilgus
Owner of Webster's Bookstore Cafe
A deep commitment to creating
supportive environments
for individuals and their ideas.
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Elaine Meder-Wilgus
Owner of Webster's Bookstore Cafe
A deep commitment to creating
supportive environments
for individuals and their ideas.
2024_madison_award_winner_release.pdf
2023 Honorees: Pastor Harold and Sherren McKenzie
For nearly 50 years, Harold and Sherren have selflessly dedicated
their lives to the welfare of others,
and the broader community --
often during the most challenging of circumstances.
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For nearly 50 years, Harold and Sherren have selflessly dedicated
their lives to the welfare of others,
and the broader community --
often during the most challenging of circumstances.
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2022 Honoree: The League of Women Voters of Centre County
70 years of broad educational efforts & advocacy
voter registration drives, town halls,
voter guides, local candidates’ forums, etc.
Launched Penn State University’s League of Women Voters,
the first collegiate level League in the nation." Full story
70 years of broad educational efforts & advocacy
voter registration drives, town halls,
voter guides, local candidates’ forums, etc.
Launched Penn State University’s League of Women Voters,
the first collegiate level League in the nation." Full story
2021 Honoree: Centre Volunteers in Medicine Inc.
"CVIM provides free health care for all residents & families.
Health care promotes justice, domestic tranquility,
general welfare & the blessings of liberty." Full Story
"CVIM provides free health care for all residents & families.
Health care promotes justice, domestic tranquility,
general welfare & the blessings of liberty." Full Story
2020 Honoree: Postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic emergency orders.
2019 Honoree: Pat Daugherty, owner of Tavern Restaurant, State College, PA
“Pat has treated patrons at The Tavern with dignity & respect.
His community contributions are significant." Full Story
“Pat has treated patrons at The Tavern with dignity & respect.
His community contributions are significant." Full Story
