Champion of Economic Development
State legislators who exemplify WEDA’s mission of promoting economic development and are committed to making Wisconsin a better place to live, work and do business through policies that advance economic growth are recognized as Champions of Economic Development.
At the end of each two-year legislative session, WEDA presents the award to lawmakers who exhibited an exceptional commitment to growing Wisconsin’s economy based on several factors, including:
- Voting record on bills critical to economic growth
- Authorship or sponsorship of key legislation
- Responsiveness to economic development issues
This year WEDA will present a total of 20 legislators with the “Champion of Economic Development” award for their efforts during the 2021-22 legislative session.
2022 WEDA Champion of Economic Development award winners:
- Rep. Dave Armstrong (R-Rice Lake)
- Rep. Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam)
- Rep. Amy Loudenbeck (R-Clinton)
- Rep. Dave Murphy (R-Greenville)
- Rep. Tod Ohnstad (D-Kenosha)
- Rep. Syliva Ortiz-Valez (D-Milwaukee)
- Rep. William Penterman (R-Columbus)
- Rep. Warren Petryk (R-Town of Washington)
- Rep. Treig Pronschinske (R-Mondovi)
- Rep. Donna Rozar (R-Marshfield)
- Rep. Paul Tittl (R-Manitowoc)
- Rep. Ron Tusler (R-Harrison)
- Rep. Rob Summerfield (R-Bloomer)
- Rep. Nancy VanderMeer (R-Tomah)
- Rep. Robin Vos (R-Rochester)
- Sen. Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan)
- Sen. Rob Cowles (R-Green Bay)
- Sen. Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac)
- Sen. Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green)
- Rep. Eric Wimberger (R-Green Bay)