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Meet the winners and finalists you voted Best of Milwaukee's City Confidential for 2025. In each category, the winner is noted first and the finalists are listed alphabetically.
Local Activist
- Emilio De Torre *Winner*
- Angela Lang
- Chloe Longmire
- Jenna Washuleski
- Ryan Clancy
Local Character
- Charlie Berens *Winner*
- Dear Ruthie
- Milverine
Local Entrepreneur
- Russ Klisch - Lakefront Brewery *Winner*
- John Crone - Man on the Moon Events
- Marisa Schmitz - Boho Luxe Boutique
- Marla Poytinger - Bars & Rec
- Ryan Laessig - Milwaukee Makers Market
Local Podcast
- Milwaukee Uncut *Winner*
- Ag45
- MKE Sports Express
- Radio Free Galaxy
Milwaukee Alderperson
- Marina Dimitrijevic *Winner*
- Peter Burgelis
- Scott Spiker
Milwaukee County Supervisor
- Sheldon Wasserman *Winner*
- Jack Eckblad
- Justin Bielinski
Milwaukee Influencer
- Derek Mosley *Winner*
- Discover Milwaukee - Jordan & Todd
- Milwaukee Eat & Play
- Ryan Laessig
- Thee Traveling Attorney
Milwaukeean of the Year
- David Crowley *Winner*
- Jenna Washuleski
- Pete Marshall
- Ryan Laessig
Most Beloved Politician
- Tammy Baldwin *Winner*
- Cavalier Johnson
- Chris Larson
- David Crowley
- Ryan Clancy
- Tony Evers
Most Trusted Public Official
- Tammy Baldwin *Winner*
- David Crowley
- Gwen Moore
- Marina Dimitrijevic
- Tony Evers
Non-Profit/Human Services Organization
- Street Angels *Winner*
- Broadscope Disability Services
- Harmonic Harvest
- Milwaukee Diaper Mission
Organization Supporting Veterans
- Milwaukee Homeless Veterans Initiative *Winner*
- Burn Pit BBQ
- Dryhootch
- VA
Philanthropist
- Women's Fund of Greater Milwaukee/Lisa Attonito *Winner*
- Bud Selig
- David Gruber
- Ellen and Joe Checota
- Jenna Washuleski
Place to Pick up the Shepherd Express
- Outpost *Winner*
- Beans and Barley
- Marshall Building
- Rochambo
- Woodman’s
Socially Responsible Business (Non-Law Firm)
- Penzey's Spices *Winner*
- Bloom Skin Spa
- Jamie Robarge Photography
- Lakefront Brewery
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State Legislator
- Chris Larson *Winner*
- Dora Drake
- Ryan Clancy
