Erin McBride and Jay Tucker were among the award recipients for the 2026 Partners in Giving Recognition Ceremony, which took place on March 18.

McBride and Tucker both received the 2025 Doug Palm Community Service Award, which recognizes those who demonstrated creativity, resourcefulness, enthusiasm, integrity and outstanding achievement during the Partners in Giving campaign. Additionally, Tucker also received the 2025 Robert A. Alesch Award for serving in multiple leadership roles over an extended period.

Partners in Giving is an annual workplace giving campaign for state, Universities of Wisconsin and UW Health employees and retirees. The 2025 campaign raised over $2 million for over 500 organizations. Learn more about the campaign.

Submitted by Law School News on March 23, 2026

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