Richards continues his civic involvement in the Waukesha County community sitting on several boards and he belongs to several regional associations. Just a few of the groups he works with follow.
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Junior Achievement of Wisconsin, Inc.
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Waukesha County Technical College Foundation, Inc.
- Legatus of Milwaukee
- WCTC Hospitality & Tourism Mgt. Program Advisory Council
- Waukesha/Milwaukee Counties Regional Cooperation Task Force
- Waukesha Community Foundation
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Waukesha County Airport Commissioner
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Waukesha County Economic Development Corporation
Dick has been the recipient of the following awards which demonstrates his leadership further.
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Waukesha Area Chamber of Commerce’s Don Richards Leadership Award, Sept.2000
- 1998 Partner in Philanthropy- WCTC
- Greater Milwaukee Bowling Association Hall of Fame – June 1996
- Finalist 1994 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award
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1994 State Designee The Blue Chip Enterprise Initiative
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Waukesha Area Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business of the Year Award, 1989
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Recipient of Wisconsin Restaurant Association’s Outstanding Restaurateur of the Year Award, 1988
- Greater Milwaukee Convention & Visitor’s Bureau’s Lamplighter Award, May 1984
- 1980 Distinguished Sales Award for the Sales and Marketing Executives of Milwaukee
