The 2024 Gala will be held on April 27, 2024. Save the date!

The 2024 Trailblazer in Women's Leadership Award Recipient will be announced in 2024.

About the Trailblazer Award:

More than 68 years ago, the Sisters of Charity of St. Joan Antida were trailblazers in creating a place where they sought to educate and empower young women from all backgrounds. Today, St. Joan Antida High School (SJA) is Milwaukee’s premier all-girl urban high school located in the heart of downtown. 

Established in 2016, the Trailblazer in Women's Leadership Award acknowledges important women in our community who are trailblazers in their career and whose life and actions reflect the mission of St. Joan Antida High School. Recipients of this award are role models for our students and reflect the school's work to educate and empower young women who lead and serve in a global society.

Past recipients:

2023: Laura Gutiérrez

2022: Denise Thomas

2020/21: Danielle Bly

2019: Cecelia Gore 

2018: Portia Young 

2017: Danae Davis

2016: Kathy Mykleby 

2024 Community and Corporate Partnership Award Recipient:

Our 2024 Recipient will be announced in 2024

About the Community Partner Award

The Community and Corporate Partnership Award was created to provide notable recognition to the Southeastern Wisconsin organizations that take a stake in our work, and in the young women whom we serve. They make profound investments in our mission, often providing lead support for major strategic initiatives. And this year’s recipient has been supporting the St. Joan’s mission in a multitude of ways, including this event for numerous years. 

Past Recipients:

2023: Burke Foundation

2022: Christ Child Society of Milwaukee

2020/21: Professional Dimensions

2019: Catholic Financial Life

2018: Kapur and Associates 

2017: Pompeii Men’s Club 

2016: Todd Wehr Foundation 

Sponsorship opportunities for the 2024 Gala will be available in the new year.