Honoring the Achievements of Forward Thinkers
Join us in recognizing six remarkable alumni who have taken the Wisconsin Idea to heart and are pushing boundaries to improve people’s lives. Please attend this year’s Forward Award Recognition event to honor the early-career and community achievements of these proud Badgers and celebrate what’s yet to come.
Your Invitation to Celebrate
Enjoy an inspiring evening with the awardees and campus community. During the presentation of awards, you’ll hear brief remarks from each award recipient, learning more about their accomplishments in the areas of service, discovery, and progress. Then, after the presentation is complete, mix and mingle with the awardees and fellow Badgers during a reception featuring complimentary appetizers and beverages.
Forward Award Recipients 2025
- Matthew Conway ’13
- Liz Dennett MS’10, PhD’14
- Faatima Khan ’15
- Jacob Kushner ’10
- Kyle Nakatsuji MBA’11, JD’12
- Stephanie Phillips ’12
Schedule of Events
| 5 p.m. | Check-In and Welcome Reception |
| 5:30 p.m. | Opening Remarks by Shaun Aukland ’10, Chair of the Wisconsin Alumni Association Alumni Advisory Council |
| Presentation of Awards with Sarah Schutt, Chief Alumni Officer and Executive Director of the Wisconsin Alumni Association | |
| 6:30 p.m. | Reception Begins |
| 7 p.m. | Event Concludes |
Parking
There are numerous campus parking ramps near Memorial Union. The closest is Lot 6, the Helen C. White Garage, located across the street from Memorial Union at 600 N. Park Street. Lot 46, at the corner of Lake Street and Johnson Street, is also a good option, as is the State Street Campus Garage at 430 N. Frances Street. Visit the UW’s visitor parking page or more information, parking maps, locations, and hours.
