Dave Manion

Ron Hering Award – 2025

“I make a better world by speaking my truth.”

Dave is a vital member of the Madison Monday Night I-Group for many years offering wisdom and support that came from his heart and spirit, his gentle soul touching many. On his move to Sheboygan, Dave was the moving force in forming a men’s group at his church. He also remains a member of Madison’s Virtual I-Group and is a Declared Elder in our greater Wisconsin Community. Over the past 25 years Dave has served humanity in many ways, bringing a light to darkness. He was a Big Brother and he traveled to Mississippi after Hurricane Katrina, co-leading a group of young men to help repair damaged homes. Dave served as part of a support network for prisoners within the Dane County Jail Project. He was part of a team that traveled to the Fox Lake Correctional Institution, whose mission it was to support prisoners doing men’s work. Currently Dave serves as part of a team that brings meditation practice to men at the Kettle Moraine Correctional Facility. Dave lives his mission by action in the world. His kind words, gentle presence and thoughtful wisdom have brought light and comfort to many.