The League of Women Voters of the Whitewater Area has announced that Kristy Weinberg, director of The Bethel House of Whitewater, has been chosen as the recipient of the league’s 2021 Making Democracy Work award.
According to information released by the league, Weinberg was chosen for her compassionate work helping families facing homelessness in Whitewater.
For over ten years, Weinberg has administered transitional housing and case management needs to at-risk Whitewater families to build a more equitable and inclusive community. These values exemplify the spirit and the mission of the league, the release stated.
A recognition ceremony for Weinberg was video recorded on Dec. 3 by Whitewater Community TV and is available for viewing at: https://vimeo.com/654247489.
During the presentation, tributes were made by Dave Gamble, The Bethel House treasurer, and Jim Winship, a founding member of The Bethel House and current board vice president.
The league’s annual Making Democracy Work award was established in 2010 for the purpose of honoring the civic work of individuals or groups that make the community a safer and fairer place in which to live, the release continued.
About the league
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues and influences public policy through education and advocacy. For more information, visit the organization’s website at https://my.lwv.org/wisconsin/whitewater-area.
League of Women Voters of the Whitewater Area Co-President Mary Beth Byrne, at left, presents Kristy Weinberg, director of The Bethel House of Whitewater with the league’s 2021 Making Democracy Work award. The presentation was made Dec. 3 and was recorded for online viewing. Contributed photo.
The full presentation can be viewed below.
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