Our annual Pillars of the Community award recognizes a member of the Mequon-Thiensville community who has had a significant and lasting impact on making Mequon and Thiensville great places to live, work, and play.
2025 POTC HONOREE
Steve Peterman
2025 POTC Award Luncheon
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
River Club of Mequon
12400 N Ville Du Parc Drive, Mequon
The Mequon-Thiensville Community Foundation (MTCF) is pleased to announce that Steve Peterman is this year’s recipient of the Pillar of the Community award. According to MTCF Board President Lori Lorenz “I can’t imagine a more deserving individual to receive this award. From his humility to his leadership and commitment to service, Steve is a true unsung hero of Mequon-Thiensville. The impact he has had epitomizes what it means to be a Pillar of the Community.”
Photos Courtesy of Liz Doering Photography
2025 Event Recap
On June 10th, the Mequon Thiensville Community Foundation (MTCF) honored Steve Peterman with the 2025 Pillar of the Community award at their 13th annual Pillars of the Community Luncheon. Over 265 family, friends, and community leaders gathered at River Club of Mequon to celebrate Steve's significant contributions to Mequon, Thiensville, and Ozaukee County. In addition to his involvement with various organizations both locally and beyond, Steve's 35 years of active membership with the M-T Sunrise Rotary Club have been unparalleled and led to transformative projects such as the Rotary Riverwalk, Mequon-Thiensville Town Center Gateway, and Rotary Park. Heartfelt tributes were shared by many, including Connie Pukaite, past Alderwoman, Mayor, and fellow-Rotarian who effused “Steve downplays the pivotal roles he has played; he literally puts blood, sweat and tears into every project he takes on. I don’t have the right words to convey how many of the best things in Mequon and Thiensville have resulted from Steve Peterman’s creative, selfless and steady service.”
MTCF raised $66,000 at the luncheon to add to its general fund. This fund allows for future grants to be awarded, resulting in ongoing enhancements throughout Mequon and Thiensville. Since 1999, the MTCF has awarded grants of more than $1,302,000 to enhance the quality of life in Mequon and Thiensville. Please visit our Impact page to learn how your generosity helps our two communities remain incredible places to live, work, and play.
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