WESTOWN ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING
Every November, we invite members, sponsors and neighborhood stakeholders to celebrate the organization’s accomplishments, award the year’s Westown champions and look ahead at what’s to come.
2025 AWARD WINNERS
It’s always our pleasure each year to recognize individuals, community partners and development projects that have positively impacted both our organization and neighborhood.
Outstanding Member Award – Samir Siddique & Shyama Pirikh, owners of the building at 616-622 W. Wisconsin Wisconsin Avenue, Dunkin, Avenue Liquor and Grand Avenue Market
Community Impact Award – Downtown Milwaukee Dog Park, presented to Matt Dorner, CEO of Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 and Paul Schwartz, Executive Director of Historic Third Ward BID #2
Debra Usinger Community Partner Award – Jake Dehne, owner of Lucky Clover Irish Pub, RWB Milwaukee and 90s2K Cafe
Westown Champion Award – Captain Robert Thiel, MPD District One
Lifetime Achievement Award – Beth Weirick, former CEO of Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21
