Betty Quadracci ran Milwaukee Magazine for nearly 30 years as an uncompromising publisher who told it as it is – or at least as she saw it – and always had the best interests of this city at heart.

She exhibited strength and tenacity from the start, overcoming severe polio as a child. She was a teacher, mother, philanthropist and entrepreneur, helping her husband, Harry, found Quad (formerly Quad Graphics).

Although she passed away in 2013, Betty’s legacy still resonates. And it lives on in the accomplishments of the women who are honored with a Betty Award.

Each year, Milwaukee Magazine pays tribute to Betty Quadracci with the Betty Awards. Honorees are nominated by the public and selected by the Milwaukee Magazine staff. Each cohort is featured in the November issue of the magazine and celebrated at a luncheon in December.

The different award categories (see right) reflect some of Betty’s most notable traits. If you know of a woman who goes above and beyond the parameters of her job to create a lasting impact in our community, please consider nominating her for a Betty Award.