OVATION AWARDS

The CG Schmidt Ovation Award Program recognizes the community support programs of small to medium-sized businesses, as well as the individual efforts of their employees. Additionally, the program increases awareness of lesser known non-profit organizations serving the underserved in our community. The Awards strive to mobilize additional community support by encouraging other businesses and their employees to increase their philanthropic and volunteer involvement.

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The Ovation Award for Volunteerism is awarded in the spring, recognizing an individual who has shown consistent dedication to causes through involvement on boards and committees, in projects, at events or in other creative ways.

We have just passed the nomination deadline for the CG Schmidt Ovation Award for Volunteerism. The winner will be announced in the coming weeks!

The Ovation Award for Corporate Support is awarded in the fall and honors smaller, lesser-known companies that give back with all the vigor of a larger, more prominent business. These efforts can come in the form of in-kind support, board involvement or encouragement of employee volunteerism. In 2007, this award was replicated in the Capital Region, recognizing corporate support in the 13 counties that surround Madison. 

The CG Schmidt Foundation donates $5,000 to either the nominating non-profit organization or the charity of the winner’s choice. A $1000 contribution is also made to a deserving honorable mention.

Click here to download more information on the CG Schmidt Ovation Awards in Adobe Acrobat PDF format.