Milwaukee Ballet Recognizes Annual Meeting Honorees

At our recent Annual Meeting, Milwaukee Ballet celebrated the past season, reflected on key accomplishments across the organization, and looked ahead to an exciting future. The event also recognized the individuals and organizations whose commitment helped make those achievements possible, including this year’s award honorees.

Pas de Deux Award: LandWorks

Photo by Nathaniel Davauer.

The Pas de Deux Award recognizes an individual or organization whose partnership had a meaningful impact on Milwaukee Ballet’s success. LandWorks, a local landscape architecture and design firm, brings creative spaces and experiences to life. This season, LandWorks sponsored our production of ALICE (in wonderland), helping to bring a visually stunning production to audiences. They also played a significant role in transforming The Pfister Hotel into Wonderland for our 2026 Ballet Ball, providing creative support that made the evening unforgettable. Thank you, AJ Arshem, Lisa Trudeau, Rachel Travia, Julianne Schall, and the entire LandWorks team, for your generous and enthusiastic support.

Ovation Award: Eric Locker

Photo by Nathaniel Davauer.

The Ovation Award celebrates a person, group, or organization that supports and advocates for Milwaukee Ballet in meaningful ways. Eric Locker embodies this spirit through his service on our Emerging Leaders Council and Volunteer Corps. He consistently promotes Milwaukee Ballet to the next generation of art supporters and often steps in when extra help is needed during performances. Thank you, Eric, for your ongoing support and for being a dedicated ambassador of Milwaukee Ballet’s mission.

Employee of the Year: Christine Duback

Photo by Nathaniel Davauer.

Employee of the Year is presented to an individual whose dedication and reliability strengthen Milwaukee Ballet throughout the year. Christine Duback manages all of our events throughout the year, including the Ballet Ball. She also runs our Ballet Boutique, coordinating merchandise and staffing the boutique at performances and in-house events. Thank you, Christine, for the care and attention to detail you bring to every event, helping to create memorable experiences for our patrons and supporters.

We extend our thanks to these individuals and organizations for all they do to support Milwaukee Ballet. Please join us in congratulating this year’s honorees and thanking them for the many ways they help our organization thrive!

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