Milwaukee, WI - Wisconsin Lutheran College (WLC) will present Dennis Quaid with the 2025 Divine Servant Award at a celebration on Friday, May 30, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The event, which is open to the public, will be held at Discovery World in downtown Milwaukee. Seating is limited; reserve your place today.

WLC established the Divine Servant Award in 2017 as an opportunity to honor individuals who exemplify qualities of Christian servant leadership and have exhibited Christian values throughout their lives of service. This event also serves as an awareness and fundraising event for the college.

The inaugural award was presented to the 43rd President of the United States, the Honorable George W. Bush, at a celebration attended by 600 guests. The event raised more than $1.3 million in net revenue in the form of scholarships to help continue the mission and ministry of WLC. Subsequent events have honored Tony Dungy, David Green, Tim Tebow, Kathie Lee Gifford, Kurt and Brenda Warner, and Steven Curtis Chapman.

Dr. Daniel W. Johnson, WLC's President, shares: “We look forward to a remarkable evening of exploring the fascinating career of Dennis Quaid as an actor and musician, while leaning into his Christian faith and service.”

Quaid is an Emmy® Award and two-time Golden Globe® nominee who’s known for his roles in hit films The Rookie, The Day After Tomorrow, Traffic, Vantage Point, Frequency, The Parent Trap, Soul Surfer, The Right Stuff, Breaking Away, Midway, and many more. In 2022, he co-starred with Jake Gyllenhaal in Disney’s animated adventure film Strange World. In 2024, Quaid portrayed the 40th president of the United States in the biopic Reagan, produced by Mark Joseph and directed by Sean McNamara.

Alongside his acting career, Quaid is also a respected singer-songwriter with hundreds of thousands of miles under his belt as a recording and touring musician who’s been playing music since his grandfather bought him his first guitar.

The community is invited to attend as WLC presents Dennis Quaid with the Divine Servant Award during the celebration on May 30. Tickets are $350 per person; sponsorships and VIP photo opportunities also are available. The celebration will take place at Discovery World, a spectacular location on Lake Michigan overlooking downtown Milwaukee. Savor tantalizing hors d’oeuvres, wine, and beer while learning about Dennis Quaid. Feast on a three-course gourmet dinner by Bartolotta Catering and Events. Learn about our awardee’s extraordinary life and career through a moderated conversation, followed by a coffee and dessert reception.

For more information or to reserve your space, please visit the DSA event page.

If you have questions about the Divine Servant Award Celebration or are interested in sponsorship opportunities, please contact Dr. Rich Mannisto, Vice President of Advancement, at richard.mannisto@wlc.edu or 414.443.8788.

Wisconsin Lutheran College is a nationally ranked Christian college in Milwaukee that serves 1,100 undergraduate and graduate students. The college, which prepares students for lives of Christian servant leadership, is recognized for its academic excellence and superior student experience.