Brookfield Central graduate Tom Vento ('86), and Brookfield East graduate Damian Buchman ('97) are the recipients of the District's 2022 Alumni Excellence awards. The awards are being presented to Tom and Damian for their service to the greater Elmbrook community and their resilient battles with cancer. These awards will be presented as part of the Engaged in Excellence Awards celebration on Monday, May 2, which will be held in-person at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center and live-streamed on the Elmbrook Schools YouTube channel.

Brookfield Central Class of 1986

Tom Vento is a Lancer graduate and cancer survivor that served the community that raised him for over 30 years through his time at the Brookfield and Elm Grove Police Departments.

Brookfield East Class of 2009

Willa Richards is a Spartan graduate whose debut novel The Comfort of Monsters was released in July to critical acclaim.

Brookfield Central Class of 2001

Molly Conway is a 2001 Lancer graduate who began COPPER+CRONE, a handpicked collection of meaningful objects from women-owned brands that celebrates creativity and positive change.