Melvin Jones
Named for the founder of Lions International, recognizes commitment to humanitarian work.
1994 Merlin Mueller
1995 Jim Greisch
1996 Howard Keller
1997 Ralph Schmit
1998 Rick Bichler
1999 Orville Froh
2000 Mel Birkholz
2001 Richard Kapp
2003 Gary Bley
2004 Chuck Prendergast
2005 Lloyd Morgan
2006 Larry Caro
2007 Phil Groothousen
2008 Dave Mueller
2009 Glenn Ridenour
2010 Pat Poole
2011 Rich Plier
2012 John Weinrich
2013 Steve Hansen
2014 Carl Wegner III
2015 Richard Webb
2016 Brian Boettcher
2017 Mike Husting
2018 Shawn Hokanson
Birch Sturm
Named for Wisconsin’s only International Presidents, Frank V. Birch and Clarence L. Sturm, honors dedication and commitment to Lionism in Wisconsin.
2003 Rich Plier, John Weinrich
2004 Jim Herman
2005 Jim Greisch
2006 Bob Mittnacht
2007 Richard Webb
2008 Rick Bichler
2009 Michael Husting
2010 Brian Boettcher, Steve Hanson
2011 Jeff Bley, Shawn Hokanson
2012 Dave Mueller
2013 Merlin Mueller
2014 Mel Birkholz, Ralph Schmit
2015 Gary Bley
2016 Deb Bendt
2017 Jennie Greisch, Chuck Prendergast
2018 Mark “Red” Mueller
Knight of Sight
Knight of Sight Fellowship is Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin’s highest form of recognition presented to an individual by their club, zone, group or district. Recipients of the Knight of Sight Award exemplify the LEBW’s mission to give the Gift of Sight in Wisconsin, the U.S. and throughout the world.
2015 Jim Greisch, Merlin Mueller
2019 Patrick Poole
Ray Hempel Fellowship
Ray Hempel Fellowship honors the individual who makes a big difference in the Lions community and the world.
2015 Jim Greisch
