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The President's Award goes to Colter Sikora!
The President's Award goes to Colter Sikora!

The President’s Award is a meritorious award given at the president’s discretion. The president may select someone at their discretion based on the support that person offers the president or the association. This year's recipient of the President's Award is Colter Sikora! While... Continue Reading

Postedby Carmen Novak
Date posted03/18/2022


Brannick Beatse Receives Emerging Leader Award
Brannick Beatse Receives Emerging Leader Award

The Wisconsin Land Information Association held its 35th Annual Conference February 23rd - 25th, 2022. As part of the conference, WLIA recognized individuals and organizations for their significant achievements or service to the land information community. Brannick Beatse of Monroe County was... Continue Reading

Postedby Jeremiah Erickson
Date posted03/15/2022


Welcome to the Winners' Circle! - 2022 WLIA Map Contest Awards
Welcome to the Winners' Circle! - 2022 WLIA Map Contest Awards

It was wonderful to see map submissions again at the WLIA Annual Conference! 47 maps were either submitted virtually or delivered in-person at this year's Map Contest. We are grateful once again to have the sponsorship of Ruekert & Mielke, the volunteer help of numerous Association members,... Continue Reading

Postedby Colter Sikora
Date posted03/15/2022


Zachary Swingen Receives Emerging Leader Award
Zachary Swingen Receives Emerging Leader Award

The Wisconsin Land Information Association held its 35th Annual Conference February 23rd - 25th, 2022. As part of the conference, WLIA recognized individuals and organizations for their significant achievements or service to the land information community. Zachary Swingen of Milwaukee County was... Continue Reading

Postedby Jeremiah Erickson
Date posted03/14/2022


Spring Regional Meeting Call for Presentations
Spring Regional Meeting Call for Presentations

As the Spring Education Committee continues to plan for our Regional Meeting in Stevens Point, May 24-26, we invite our members and friends of WLIA to help fill the idea bucket! If you have a presentation to share, an important program update, or an idea about a topic you’d like to see,... Continue Reading

Postedby Kim Meinert
Date posted03/11/2022


A Special Note from a New Annual Conference Attendee: Sgt. Thomas Olynick of Rusk County
A Special Note from a New Annual Conference Attendee: Sgt. Thomas Olynick of Rusk County

WLIA Board Members and Committee members, I would like to express to the board members, staff, and vendors that to put together the 2022 Wisconsin Land Information Association annual conference in Elkhart Lake, a sincere thank you for the work that went into putting on a terrific conference. As a... Continue Reading

Postedby Caitlin Hagar-Kuhn
Date posted03/9/2022


A Success Story: Strengthening Career Connections Drop-in Workshop
A Success Story: Strengthening Career Connections Drop-in Workshop

The 1st Annual Strengthening Career Connections: A Drop-in Workshop was a success. The workshop was put on by the Membership and Outreach Subcommittee, University and College Outreach. It took place in The Osthoff’s Grand Libelle Parlor at the 2022 WLIA Annual Conference. The drop-in... Continue Reading

Postedby Caitlin Hagar-Kuhn
Date posted03/8/2022


Government Achievement Award goes to Milwaukee County
Government Achievement Award goes to Milwaukee County

The Wisconsin Land Information Association held its 35th Annual Conference February 23rd - 25th, 2022. As part of the conference, WLIA recognized individuals and organizations for their significant achievements or service to the land information community. Milwaukee County has made accessing data... Continue Reading

Postedby Jeremiah Erickson
Date posted03/7/2022


Dr. Alan P. Vonderohe Awarded the Friend of Land Records Award
Dr. Alan P. Vonderohe Awarded the Friend of Land Records Award

Dr. Alan P. Vonderohe The Wisconsin Land Information Association held its 35th Annual Conference February 23rd – 25th, 2022. As part of the conference, WLIA recognized individuals and organizations for their significant achievements or service to the land information community. This year... Continue Reading

Postedby Jeremiah Erickson
Date posted03/3/2022


Kim Meinert Receives the Outstanding Contribution Award
Kim Meinert Receives the Outstanding Contribution Award

The Wisconsin Land Information Association held its 35th Annual Conference February 23rd – 25th, 2022. As part of the conference, WLIA recognized individuals and organizations for their significant achievements or service to the land information community. Kim Meinert of the Waukesha County... Continue Reading

Postedby Jeremiah Erickson
Date posted03/2/2022


Dr. Stephen J. Ventura Receives the Allen H. Miller Sustained Service Award
Dr. Stephen J. Ventura Receives the Allen H. Miller Sustained Service Award

The Wisconsin Land Information Association held its 35th Annual Conference February 23rd – 25th, 2022. As part of the conference, WLIA recognized individuals and organizations for their significant achievements or service to the land information community. Stephen “Steve” J.... Continue Reading

Postedby Jeremiah Erickson
Date posted03/2/2022


Silent Auction and 50/50 Break Record!
Silent Auction and 50/50 Break Record!

The WLIA Foundation’s Silent Auction raised a record amount this year at the WLIA Annual Conference in Elkhart Lake. Online bidding was fast and furious during the conference, spurred in part by the QR code scanning which made it easy for everyone to bid on their favorite item. The auction... Continue Reading

Postedby James Landwehr
Date posted02/28/2022