Platteville Optimist Club

Three students participated in the SWIS District Zone 5 Oratorical Contest. Advancement to the District Level, they are eligible to win...

This year's contest topic is “How Optimism Has Guided Me Through Trying Times”  The contest was held on the evening of March 10, 2025 at...

Nuzaira Rabinni, 1st Place Josie Lauper, 2nd Place Adeline Foley 3rd Place The essay topic for 2024-2025 year was:  "How...

This award is given in appreciation for the leadership provided by Alaina as the Outgoing President as she ends her year of dedicated...

In the history of every Club, there is one Member said to embody the spirit and essence of Optimism, who has been the Club's inspiration,...

This award is given in memory and honor of Chuck Thalmann. Mr. Thalmann was an outstanding Platteville Optimist Club member who was...

This award is presented annually  to recognize a member who generously serves the Platteville Optimist Club. They volunteer considerable...

This award is presented annually in recognition of a member's willingness to volunteer personal time and talent while performing in a...

The Party in the Park includes a "Salute to Volunteers". Service organizations in town nominate a person to be awarded their "Volunteer...

Keagan will attend Southwest Tech to study Cosmetology. He is son of Michelle Nordorft. Congratulations Teagan!

Emelia will attend the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point to study Environmental Science. She is daughter of Clark and Molly...

The 2024 Optimist Essay contest topic was "Optimism: How it Connects Us". The Optimist Oratorical contest choose the topic of “How to...

We congratulation Tim Boldt on being named Optimist of the Year!

The Platteville Optimist Club is delighted to announce Amy Coffey as their 2023 Volunteer of the year. Amy joined our Club in June of...

Winners of the Optimist Club $1000 scholarships for 2023 were Grace Stombaugh and Emma NeCollins. Grace, pictured on the right, is...

Our Club Oratorical Contest Winners also won at the Zone Competition. Left: Nuzaira Rabbani with her parents, Mahammad and Farzanna...

Right: First Place Club Winner, Natalie Jenz, a sophomore at Platteville High School. Below: Second Place Club Winner, Zuzaira Rabbani, a...

Left: First Place Club Winner, Nauzaira Rabbani, a 7th grader at Platteville Middle School. Left: Second Place Club Winner. Maria...

Alaina Reeves received the 2022 Optimist of the Year Award Paul & Chris Budden received the 2022 Outstanding Optimists of the Year Steve...

Linda Thomas received 2021 Optimist of the Year Award Tom Nall was recognized for his leadership as 2021 President Terri Ellis received...