The 12th Annual INSPIRE Scholarship Gala took place on Friday, December 12th, 2025, at the Hilton Milwaukee. This signature event celebrates excellence in engineering, leadership, and education while raising critical funds to support the next generation of STEM leaders. Proceeds benefit high school and collegiate students of color pursuing degrees in STEM and provide sponsorships for local NSBE collegiate chapters—Marquette University, MSOE, and UW-Milwaukee—to attend regional and national NSBE conferences.

Guests enjoyed an evening of networking, a plated dinner, and an engaging program highlighting the mission and impact of NSBE and the Milwaukee Area Professionals chapter. The evening also featured recognition of distinguished engineering leaders, outstanding members, and our 2025 scholarship recipients.