This is the sixth year for this prestigious award.  Thanks to the generosity of the Milwaukee Bucks, Crisis Prevention Institute, The Bog, Safe Sport Zone, and WADA, this award has increased to $1,000 per recipient.  This award may be used by the award winners for college expenses or may be donated to the high school program of their choice. This award is given to Senior student athletes who have overcome adversity (physical, emotional, personal) to compete and or excel in interscholastic sports.

Recipients for the 2026 Milwaukee Bucks Perseverance Awards will be recognized in Milwaukee on March 28, 2026 as the Bucks host the San Antonio Spurs.

2027 Milwaukee Bucks Perseverance Award Nomination Form  (coming in Fall of 2026)

2026 Milwaukee Bucks Perseverance Award Winners

2025 Milwaukee Bucks Perseverance Award Winners

2024 Milwaukee Bucks Perseverance Award Winners
Bo Vollrath – Fall Creek High School
Zoe Coder – West Salem High School
Emma DeLany – Marshfield High School
Michael Turner – Hartford Union High School
Jack Eisenbrown – Marquette University High School
Caeden Kreibich – Somerset High School
Jesse Lenya – Madison La Follette High School

2023 Milwaukee Bucks Perseverance Award Winners
Porter Boche – St. Croix Falls High School
Harrison Lipke – Rice Lake High School
Ethan Wright – Fall Creek High School
Kenzie Koppenhaver – Kiel High School
Sam Coon – St. Mary’s Springs Academy
Rylee Corteen – Marshfield High School
Jonathan (Jack) Regan – Marquette University High School

Click the link below to watch the 2023 Milwaukee Bucks Perseverance Award Show: 
The 2023 Milwaukee Bucks Perseverance Award Show

2022 Milwaukee Bucks Perseverance Award Winners
Jordan Glenn, Wisconsin Lutheran High School
Joe McMurray, Baraboo High School
Zoe Clark, North Crawford High School
Luke Schwenn, Waupaca High School
Jena Garceau, Roncalli High School
Cheyenne Schepp, Wausau East High School
Colton Hansen, Stoughton High School

For any additional information, please contact Jeff Sitz: jksitz@gmail.c