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Recognizing WLIA's Leaders
Recognizing WLIA's Leaders

At the 2022 WLIA Annual Conference last month, we recognized several of WLIA's leaders for their dedication. Thank you for your service! Outgoing board members Shelley Witte, Sandy Disrud, Bryan Meyer, Kim Christman, Colter Sikora, and Laurel Hodkiewicz received Distinguished Service... Continue Reading

Postedby Carmen Novak
Date posted03/20/2022


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


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


Introducing Jana Gedymin – 2021 Damon Anderson Memorial Scholarship Winner
Introducing Jana Gedymin – 2021 Damon Anderson Memorial Scholarship Winner

Jana Gedymin is a student at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee and winner of the 2021 Damon Anderson Memorial Scholarship. Having already earned a master’s degree in Geography and a certificate in GIS and Environmental Science, she is working on her PhD. Faculty and students alike... Continue Reading

Postedby Jeremiah Erickson
Date posted02/21/2022


Introducing Madelyn Loeffler – 2021 Damon Anderson Memorial Scholarship Winner
Introducing Madelyn Loeffler – 2021 Damon Anderson Memorial Scholarship Winner

Madelyn Loeffler (LAW-fler) is an Environmental Geography Major and American Indian Studies Minor at the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire. Maddie’s stellar accumulative GPA is reason alone for one to notice her in a field of scholarship applicants and she was heralded for her hard... Continue Reading

Postedby Jeremiah Erickson
Date posted02/15/2022


Introducing Abigail Bruederle – 2021 Damon Anderson Memorial Scholarship Winner
Introducing Abigail Bruederle – 2021 Damon Anderson Memorial Scholarship Winner

Abigail Bruederle (BREW-der-lee) is an Environmental Science major attending the University of Wisconsin Whitewater. She is also earning a certificate in GIS. Abbie is another well-deserved winner of the Damon Anderson Memorial Scholarship. Beyond her extremely strong grades, she was lauded by... Continue Reading

Postedby Jeremiah Erickson
Date posted02/7/2022