Brave Hearts

Kohl's Innovation Center

Brave Hearts

The American Red Cross of Southeast Wisconsin presents Brave Hearts, our annual event to recognize individuals who have prevented life-threatening situations from occurring, come to the aid of another, or contributed to the safety of our community through a single act or ongoing activity. The event draws hundreds of corporate and civic leaders, emergency response personnel, and individuals from throughout southeastern Wisconsin.

Thursday
May 14, 2020

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Kohl's Innovation Center

W165 N5830 Ridgewood Dr.
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051

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Community Safety Security and Resiliency Hero: has undergone efforts to make the community he/she lives in a more stable and resilient place through preparedness activities, community building efforts, or others.
Adult Good Samaritan: helped another person in critical need utilizing skills aligned with those taught in American Red Cross training program
From the Heart Hero: donated blood on a regular consistent basis or supported blood donation through volunteering at area blood drives
Lifetime Hero: lived a life of dedication to others, incorporating the values of the American Red Cross and making a profound difference in his or her community
Military Hero: presented to a member of the armed forces (active or retired, commissioned or non-commissioned) whose lifesaving action went above and beyond the call of duty—this award may be awarded posthumously or also to someone who has supported military members
Youth Good Samaritan (age 18 or younger): demonstrated courage, initiative and/or compassion in the spirit of the American Red Cross in service to another individual or the community

2019 Brave Hearts Awards nominees:

Community Safety, Security, and Resiliency Hero:
Stephanie Mortensen, BSN, Walworth County

Emergency Response Heroes:
Lieutenant Steven Kaltenbrun and Firefighters Bruce Potochich, Antonio Gibilian, and Samuel Knutson, Milwaukee County

From the Heart Hero:
Kim Wendelborn, Washington County

Military Hero:
Staff Sergeant Dan Newberry, Milwaukee County

Youth Hero:
Peyton Theusch, Washington County

Hero of the Year:
Natalie N. Barnes, Milwaukee County