Program Description: In the Positively Milwaukee Awards Program (the “Awards

Program”), nominators (“Nominators”) will submit nominations (“Nominations”) for nominees

(“Nominees”). The nomination period for the Awards Program begins at 12:01am CT on May
25,2023 and runs through 11:59:59 p.m. CT on August1, 2023 (the “Nomination Period”).
The Awards Program is sponsored by Scripps Media, Inc. d/b/a, TMJ4 and Heiser
Automotive Group (“Sponsors”). By submitting a Nomination, Nominators agree to these
Official Rules and to the decisions of Sponsors and judges, which are final.
Eligibility: In order to be eligible for the Positively Milwaukee Awards Program, Nominees
must be legal U.S. residents residing in Sheboygan, Dodge, Washington, Ozaukee, Jefferson,
Waukesha, Milwaukee, Walworth, Racine or Kenosha counties (“Southeastern Wisconsin”), or,
in the case of a Nominee for the Legacy Award (described below), a now-deceased individual
who either a) lived in Southeastern Wisconsin at the time of his or her death or b) who lived for
more than 10 years in Southeastern Wisconsin. Nominators must be 18 or older and legal U.S.
residents residing within Southeastern Wisconsin. Employees of Scripps Media, Inc., Heiser
Automotive Group, and of any third parties involved with the development or administration
of the Awards Program (and the immediate family members of those employees) are not
eligible to participate as Nominators or Nominees. The term “immediate family” includes
spouses, siblings, parents, children, grandparents and grandchildren, and any other person
residing at the same household whether or not related. The winning Nominee’s charity (the
“Charity”) must be a registered 501(c)(3) organization, and it must provide services within
Southeastern Wisconsin. A Charity provides services in Southeastern Wisconsin if it
provides services directly to residents of Southeastern Wisconsin or if it provides services
that benefit residents of Southeastern Wisconsin. Sponsors will determine the eligibility of a
Charity in their sole discretion. At any time, at the discretion of TMJ4, a Nominee may be
deemed ineligible for nomination or participation in the Awards Program. Void wherever
prohibited by law and outside Southeastern Wisconsin. By participating, Nominators and
Nominees agree to be bound by the Official Rules.
Nominations: To submit your Nomination for the Awards Program, log on to
www.tmj4.com/awards and fill out the submission form, providing all required contact
information for you and your Nominee. At the time you submit your Nomination, you may
also designate in which category described below (each, a “Category”) you are submitting
your Nomination. If you do not designate a Category TMJ4 will place your Nomination in a
Category at its sole discretion. Your Nomination must include an essay (the “Essay”) of no
more than 500 words about why and how your Nominee has had a positive impact on the
community, and you must include links to the Nominee’s work (articles, websites, social
media pages) if you have access to such links. Limit one Nomination per person and per
email address. A Nominee may be nominated by more than one Nominator. A Nominator
may nominate a Nominee in more than one Category, but a Nominee can win in only one
Category. If a Nominee is nominated in more than one Category, TMJ4 will determine the
appropriate Category in its sole discretion. Nominations MUST be submitted online. Mail-in
Nominations will not be accepted. Nominations must be submitted on behalf of another
person. Self-nominations will not be accepted.
Nominees may be submitted for one of the following Categories:
 • Youth Award – a young person (under 18 years old at time of nomination) living in
Southeastern Wisconsin who is going above and beyond to volunteer and inspire
others in his or her community.
• Inspiring Senior Award – a senior (at least 65 years old at time of nomination) living
in Southeastern Wisconsin who is going above and beyond to volunteer and inspire
others in his or her community.
• Unsung Hero Award – a Southeastern Wisconsin volunteer who has been giving
their time generously for many years with little to no recognition or acclaim.
• Teacher of the Year Award – a Southeastern Wisconsin teacher or educator whose
passion for education extends beyond any classroom and is inspiring others to learn
and live a positive life. To be eligible for the teacher award, the Nominee must teach
in a public or private school in Southeastern Wisconsin in grades junior kindergarten
through 12.
• Military Service Award – An active duty, reserve or guard member, or veteran/retiree
who has shown exemplary service to country in all aspects of their life. Nominees
should have an honorable record of military service, as well as an active and
inspiring role in their civilian life in Southeast Wisconsin.
Nominations must be received no later than 11:59:59 p.m. CT on August 1,2023.
Nominations must be submitted in English only. Nominations may be submitted only in the
name of a single person; group Nominations are not acceptable. False or deceptive
Nominations or acts may render a Nominator and Nominee ineligible. All Nominations (but
not the Essays) become the property of TMJ4 and will not be returned. No mechanically
reproduced Nominations of any kind permitted. Illegible and incomplete Nominations are
void. Sponsors are not responsible for lost, late, mutilated, misdirected Nominations or
Nominations not received. If there is a dispute over who submitted a Nomination, the
Nomination will be deemed to have been submitted by the authorized account holder of the
email account identified on the Nomination form. The authorized account holder of an email
account is deemed to be the natural person who is assigned to an email address by an
Internet access provider, service provider, or online organization responsible for assigning
email addresses for the domain associated with the submitted email address.

Submitted Essays: Each Essay must satisfy all the following submission requirements (the
“Submission Requirements”). The Essay must:

• be the original creation of Nominator;

• not portray any recognizable individual, other than the Nominee;
• not portray any dangerous activity;
• not infringe any third party’s intellectual property right;
• not contain illegal, indecent, obscene, pornographic, or sexually explicit content, or
otherwise offensive material or inappropriate content such as aberrational
behavior, graphic violence, drug abuse, or nudity;
• not promote bigotry, racism, hatred or harm against any group or individual or
discrimination based on race, gender, religion, nationality, disability, sexual
orientation or age;
• be non-defamatory and must not invade any third party’s right of privacy or
publicity; and
• otherwise, be appropriate for publication or broadcast or display on a general
interest website.
By submitting a Nomination, each Nominator represents and warrants that the Essay meets
all of the Submission Requirements and that the distribution, reproduction, display and any
other uses of any part of the Essay by Sponsors as permitted herein will not infringe any
third-party rights. Each Nominator further agrees to indemnify and hold Released Parties
(defined below) harmless from and against any and all claims, demands, damages, costs,
liabilities and causes of action of whatsoever nature that are based upon or arise out of any
breach by such Nominator of such warranties or representations made by Nominator or of
these Official Rules. The Nominator further represents and warrants that the Nominator has
the Nominee’s permission (unless the Nominee is in the Legacy Award Category) to submit
the Nomination on behalf of the Nominee in this Awards Program.
By submitting a Nomination, Nominator grants to Sponsors (and to those acting on their
behalf) a non-exclusive, perpetual, world-wide, royalty-free license (and waives all moral
rights in and to the Essay) to display or otherwise use the Essay in connection with this
Awards Program and as set forth herein. TMJ4 reserves the right to edit the Nomination as
it sees fit for use in publication or promotion.
If TMJ4 determines, in its sole discretion and at any time during the Awards Program, that
any Nomination violates the Submission Requirements, is otherwise unsuitable, offensive, or
in poor taste, or violates these Official Rules, TMJ4 reserves the right to remove and
disqualify the Nomination. TMJ4 retains sole discretion as to whether any Nomination
satisfies the Submission Requirements and the Official Rules.
Privacy: By submitting a Nomination, you grant Sponsors the right without obligation,
unless prohibited by law, to use your name, voice, picture and likeness, without
compensation, for the purpose of advertising and publicizing all matters related to the
Awards Program and/or the Sponsors in any medium in perpetuity. Nominees may be
contacted to provide additional information and have their information verified. TMJ4
reserves the right to request and require additional information from Nominees in order to
have their Nomination considered.
Featured Nominations: From time to time during 2023, TMJ4 may highlight certain
Nominations (each, a “Featured Nomination”) by featuring the Nomination on-air (the
“Appearance”). The Appearance could consist of an in-studio interview with the Nominee, a
taped interview with the Nominee, a broadcast piece about the Nominee, or some other
form of feature on the Nominee, and it could include the Nominator as well. Being selected
as a Featured Nomination does not mean that a Nomination has been or will be selected as
a winner, and there is no prize associated with being a Featured Nomination. It is simply a
means of featuring certain Nominations for the audience of TMJ4. Any Nominator or
Nominee involved in a Featured Nomination may be required to sign an affidavit of eligibility
and release of liability and publicity (“Release Documents”) and return such documents
within seven days of issuance of notification. TMJ4 may also conduct background checks
on the Nominators and Nominees involved in Featured Nominations, and the Nominators
and Nominees must reasonably cooperate with such background checks. If at any point a
Nominator, or Nominee: a) becomes ineligible, b) chooses not to participate in the Awards
Program, c) fails to sign and return required Release Documents, d) does not cooperate
with the background check, or e) is disqualified for any reason, TMJ4 reserves the right to
disqualify the Nomination and select an alternate Featured Nomination. TMJ4 reserves the
right to reschedule the broadcast date of an Appearance because of breaking news,
technical problems or unforeseen scheduling conflicts. TMJ4 will attempt to notify the
Nominee (and Nominator, if applicable) in advance if the Appearance requires in-studio
participation, but cancellations frequently happen without notice. If TMJ4 cancels the
Appearance, TMJ4 will attempt to reschedule but cannot guarantee that there will be an
open date on the calendar. The Appearances may also be displayed on the TMJ4 website
and apps. Nominees (and Nominators, if applicable) must comply with and conform to
generally accepted broadcast standards with regard to conduct and language during his or
her appearance on TMJ4, and such compliance will be determined by TMJ4 staff in their
sole discretion. Failure to comply with the aforementioned standards will result in immediate
disqualification from the Appearance and from the Awards Program.
Winner Selection and Notification: After the close of the Nomination Period, a panel of
judges designated by TMJ4 will choose a winner in each Category from among all eligible
Nominations in each Category, provided a sufficient number of eligible Nominations are
received in each Category. The judges will determine the winners by judging the Essays
based on the following criteria: the Nominee’s demonstrated positive, measurable impact on
Southeastern Wisconsin, including but not limited to the Nominee’s volunteer work
conducted within Southeastern Wisconsin; the quality of the writing in the Nomination and
the thoughtfulness reflected in the Nomination; and the degree to which the Nomination
adheres to the criteria listed in the selected nomination Categories. If more than one
Nomination has been submitted on behalf of a Nominee, the judges will base their
evaluation on the “best” Nomination in determining the winning Nominee and Nominator,
but the judges will also take into consideration the number of Nominations submitted on
behalf of a Nominee. The judges will also select an “Inspiration of the Year” winner from
among the Category winners by applying the criteria set forth above. TMJ4 will attempt to
notify each winning Nominator and Nominee by email and/or telephone. If selected as a
winner, the Nominator and Nominee (and parent or legal guardian of a Nominee who is
under the age of 18) may be required to sign and return the Release Documents and the
Nominator may also be required to sign a release of the Essay. TMJ4 may also conduct
background checks on the Nominators and Nominees involved in winning Nominations, and
the Nominators and Nominees must reasonably cooperate with such background checks. A
selected Nominator and Nominee will be disqualified if: a) a selected Nominator or Nominee
is later determined to be ineligible; b) the Nominator or Nominee fails to respond to TMJ4
within 48 hours of initial notification attempt (a Nominee in the Legacy Award Category need
not respond); c) the Nominee is unable or unwilling to attend the Awards Ceremony (a
Nominee in the Legacy Award Category is not required to attend, but that Nominee’s
Nominator must attend); d) the Nominee (and Nominator, if required) is unwilling or unable
to participate in the Appearance; e) the Nominator or Nominee does not cooperate with the
background check; or f) the Nominator or Nominee (and parent or legal guardian) fails to
provide required identification or to sign and return required documents. In such event, the
Nomination with the next-highest score from the judges will be tentatively declared the
alternate winner (time permitting), subject to eligibility confirmation and compliance with
these Official Rules, and further subject to fulfilling the participation conditions described
herein. The decisions of the judges will be final and binding.
Awards Ceremony: The awards ceremony will be a live event or prerecorded, and the
details are to be determined by Sponsor (the “Awards Ceremony”). Sponsor will contact the
Winning Nominees (or, in the case of the Legacy Award Category, the Nominator of the
winning Nominee), and the Winning Nominees and Nominator of the Winning Nominee
must be willing to participate in potential appearance(s), whether in person or virtual
(“Appearance”), in order for WTMJ to record video(s) of potential Winning Nominees’
achievements, reaction to them winning, and presentation of Nominees award. These
details are to be determined by Sponsor, at a time convenient for Sponsor. Winning
Nominees and Nominator of the Winning Nominee will be required to comply with generally
accepted standards of dress and behavior for broadcast and may be required to sign a
release.
Awards:
• The winner in each Category will receive $1,000 for the Charity of the winning Nominee’s
choosing.
• The winner of the Inspiration of the Year Award will receive an additional $4,000 for the
Charity of the winner’s choosing.
The money portion of the prize will not be awarded directly to winner but will instead be
awarded in winner’s honor to the Nominee’s designated Charity. Sponsors will approve the
chosen Charity in their sole discretion. If Sponsors do not approve the Charity, the winning
Nominee will be asked to designate another suitable Charity. Prize is not transferable or
redeemable for cash and may not be sold, bartered or auctioned. Subject to all terms,
conditions and restrictions on gift card or imposed by issuer. All properly claimed prizes will
be awarded, but in no event will Sponsors award more prizes than are provided for in these
Official Rules. Please consult your tax advisor regarding the taxation of your award because
special rules may apply.
General: If, for any reason, the Awards Program is not capable of running as planned,
including infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud,
technical failures or any other causes beyond the control of the Sponsors which corrupt or
affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of the Awards
Program, TMJ4 reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual who
tampers with the nomination process and to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the
Awards Program. If TMJ4 terminates the Awards Program, TMJ4 will select winners from
among all eligible, non-suspect Nominations received as of the termination based on the
judging criteria set forth above. Sponsors are not responsible for any typographical or other
error in the printing, the offering or the announcement of any prize or in the administration of
the Awards Program, whether caused by computer, technical or human error. Sponsors
assume no responsibility for any error, omissions, interruption, deletion, defect or delay in
operation with transmission, communications, line failure, theft or destruction or
unauthorized access to Nominations. Sponsors are not responsible for any problem or
technical malfunction of any telephone network or lines, computer online systems, servers,
equipment or software, failure of any email or Nomination to be received on account of
technical problems or traffic congestion on the Internet or at any website, phone lines, or
any combination thereof, including any injury or damage to a participant's computer related
to or resulting from participation in the Awards Program.
Liability Release & Indemnification: By entering this Awards Program, Nominators agree
to release, discharge and hold harmless Sponsors, Sponsor Affiliates and their respective
parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries and all of their directors, officers, employees, agents and
assigns (the “Released Parties”) from any claims, losses, and damages arising out of, or
relating to, Nominator’s participation in this Awards Program or any Awards Program-
related activities (including, without limitation, any event attended as part of a prize) and the
acceptance and use, misuse, or possession of any prize awarded hereunder (including,
without limitation, any misrepresentation made by the Nominator in connection with the
Awards Program; any non-compliance by the Nominator with these Official Rules; claims
brought by persons or entities other than the parties to these Official Rules arising from or
related to the Nominator’s involvement with the Awards Program; acceptance, possession,
misuse or use of any prize or participation in any Awards Program-related activity or
participation in this Awards Program; any malfunction, error or other problem arising in
connection with the collection, processing, or retention of entry information; or any
typographical or other error in the printing, offering or announcement of any prize or
winner). The foregoing includes, without limitation, any claim for personal injury, property
loss or damage, or death arising in any way in connection with the Awards Program.
Other Terms: Sponsors reserve the right to disqualify, freeze or prohibit the participation of
an individual if fraud or tampering is suspected, or if the individual fails to comply with any
requirement of participation or with any provision in these Official Rules. Sponsors reserve
the right to disqualify any individual from further participation in the Awards Program if
Sponsors conclude, in their sole discretion, that such person: (a) has attempted to tamper
with the nomination process or other operation of the Awards Program; (b) has disregarded
or has attempted to circumvent these Official Rules; (c) has committed fraud or attempted to
undermine the legitimate operation of the Awards Program; or (d) has acted toward
Sponsors, any Sponsor Affiliates, or any other Nominator, or Nominee in an unfair,
inequitable, annoying, threatening, disrupting or harassing manner. If a dispute arises
regarding compliance with these Official Rules, Sponsors may consider, in their sole
discretion, data reasonably available to Sponsors through information technology systems
in Sponsors’ control, but Sponsors will not be obligated to consider any data or other
information collected from any other source. Any failure by Sponsors to enforce any of
these Official Rules will not constitute a waiver of such Official Rules. If there is a conflict
between any term of the Official Rules and any marketing or entry materials used in
connection with the Awards Program, the terms of these Official Rules will govern.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction: EXCEPT WHERE PROHIBITED, NOMINATORS
AGREE THAT ANY AND ALL DISPUTES, CLAIMS AND CAUSES OF ACTION ARISING
OUT OF OR CONNECTED WITH THIS AWARDS PROGRAM, OR AWARD, WILL BE
RESOLVED INDIVIDUALLY WITHOUT RESORT TO ANY FORM OF CLASS ACTION,
AND ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, JUDGMENTS AND AWARDS WILL BE LIMITED TO
ACTUAL OUT-OF-POCKET COSTS INCURRED BY NOMINATOR WITH REGARD TO
THIS AWARDS PROGRAM, BUT IN NO EVENT ATTORNEYS’ FEES, PUNITIVE,
INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES. All issues and questions
concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules,
or the rights and obligations of Nominators, Nominees, and Sponsors in connection with the
Awards Program will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the
State of Ohio, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules or provisions
(whether of Ohio or any other jurisdiction) that would cause the application of the laws of
any jurisdiction other than Ohio. The state and federal courts located in Hamilton County,
Ohio will be the exclusive forum for any dispute relating to these Official Rules and/or this
Awards Program. All participants and winners agree, by their participation in the Awards
Program, to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the state and federal courts in Hamilton
County, Ohio and waive the right to contest jurisdiction.
Severability: If any provision(s) of these Official Rules are held to be invalid or
unenforceable, all remaining provisions hereof will remain in full force and effect.
Winners List: For the winner names, available after November 30, 2023, send a self-
addressed, stamped envelope to: Positively Milwaukee Awards Program, 720 E. Capitol
Drive Milwaukee, WI 53212 to be received by December 31, 2022.
Sponsors: Scripps Media, Inc., d/b/a d/b/a TMJ4, 720 E. Capitol Drive Milwaukee, WI
53212, and Heiser Automotive Group, 11301 West Metro Auto Mall, Milwaukee, WI 53224.