Inspiring Teacher
Inspiring Youth
Inspiring Senior
Community Hero (first responder)
Unsung Hero
Inspiring Veteran
Legacy Award (for someone who has passed away)
Carole Meekins, the host of the special, says these awards highlight what’s right in the world. “We’re inundated with negative information these days. To be able to shine a light on local people who do such good… well, that’s truly an honor and a privilege,” Meekins said.
For official rules and category descriptions, visit tmj4.com/awards


Carole Meekins will host the special. (Photo provided by TMJ 4)
About Scripps
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Positively Milwaukee
Michael E. Williams
Single senior who has fostered young men for 18 years. MPS teacher 13yrs., Supervisor for Summerfest ground crew for 18yrs and so much more. He is a wonderful perso to be recognized. I Marina Bartleson can be reached at 4148523683. I look forward to hear from you.
How do I nominate someone for a Positively Milwaukee Award?
I nominate Laura Marsh, formerly homeless in Milwaukee.
Laura has ceased drug and alcohol addiction, reunited with her adult daughter, authored several books based on her journals while homeless, helped countless numbers of individuals who experience homelessness (living with her and her husband), cared for her husband’s medical needs for years, speaker on stories and reality of homelessness, survivor of physical and verbal abuse.l
You can nominate people at tmj4.com/awards in one or more of the following categories:
Inspiring Teacher
Inspiring Youth
Inspiring Senior
Community Hero (first responder)
Unsung Hero
Inspiring Veteran
Legacy Award (for someone who has passed away)