MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers Friday, honored 10 individuals and 11 organizations as recipients of the 2025 Governor’s Financial Literacy Awards in a ceremony at the state Capitol.
“Financial education gives people the tools they need to achieve their goals, expand new opportunities, and help attain financial security for themselves and their families,” said Gov. Evers. “These dedicated individuals and organizations are doing important work to help Wisconsinites become more financially secure and prepare for their futures, which is a critical part of strengthening the financial well-being of our entire state.”
The recipients of the 2025 Governor’s Financial Literacy Awards are:
Individual Category:
- Sophia Chen and Sophia Pientka, Middleton High School, Middleton
- Brian Hellenbrand, McFarland High School, McFarland
- Prakash Koirala, Kamloops, Canada
- Shernita Moates, BMO Bank N.A. Branch, Milwaukee
- Paul Moga, Milwaukee Public School District, Milwaukee
- Quentin Prince, Journey House, Milwaukee
Organization Category:
- Altra Federal Credit Union, Onalaska
- Black Men Coalition Foundation, Inc., Madison
- Centro Hispano, Madison
- CEOs of Tomorrow, Madison
- FVSBank, Fond du Lac
- University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension, Human Development and Relationships Institute, Oshkosh
- Riverworks Financial Clinic and The City of Milwaukee Financial Empowerment Center, Milwaukee
Legacy Category:
- Michelle Reinen, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, Madison
- Mark Sain (posthumous), Milwaukee Public Schools Board, Milwaukee
- Gina Sanchez-Juarez, La Casa de Esperanza Center for Financial Stability, Waukesha
- Bank of Sun Prairie, Sun Prairie
- Community First Credit Union, Neenah
- First National Bank of River Falls, River Falls
- Universities of Wisconsin Office of Business and Entrepreneurship, Madison
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