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Through my 33 plus years of experience in education and in business, I have observed many individuals from all walks of life who have done more than what was expected without any thought of compensation of any kind. In my eagerness to acknowledge these selfless deeds, I have struggled with finding a method to recognize these individuals. How do you approach someone and say in simple words, “I observed the wonderful thing you did. On behalf of a grateful community, civic group or school, I want to tell you thanks and please keep up the good work! You are making this a better community for us all.”

Young athletes train and work at perfecting their skills; outstanding students invest the time and effort needed to excel. Both the athlete and the student pursuing academic excellence are tested in the public’s eye and expect to be recognized for their accomplishments. Our communities have found meaningful ways to acknowledge their achievements through trophies, sport’s letters, diplomas and scholarships.

How do we recognize the contributions of those who don’t seek recognition and add to the value of our communities?

The Encourage America Program does just that. It puts a powerful recognition tool in the hands of local people, civic and educational leaders.

I have had the opportunity to work with a wide variety of community leaders and organizations in the development of the Encourage America Program. I believe it will make a difference on all the main streets of America.

Thank You for helping us EncourageAmerica
Freddy McGaver

Learn more about Freddy:

Born in Cudahy, Wisconsin, Freddy McGaver graduated from Thomas More High School in Milwaukee and Marquette University's College of Business.

Freddy was Marquette University's first wrestler to achieve All American status. He was a finalist in the 1996 Olympic Wrestling Team Trials and was inducted into Marquette's Athletic Hall of Fame in 1999.   Also in 1999, Freddy was awarded the Olympic Diploma.  Recipients are outstanding athletes with outstanding services in the cause of sport or successful contributions to the spreading of the Olympic ideal.

When he's not working as an insurance agent or implementing the Encourage America program, you might find this Delafield, Wisconsin resident volunteering as a wrestling coach at local schools, or participating in the Mequon Thiensville and New Berlin Chambers of Commerce.  His other hobbies include handwriting analysis, reading, biking, and raquetball.