Wisconsin Online Voting Contests

Appleton Post-Crescent Cellcom Athlete of the Week

Appleton · Appleton Post-Crescent / Cellcom

The Appleton Post-Crescent / Cellcom multi-sport fan vote covering the Fox Valley — Kimberly, Kaukauna, Xavier, Neenah, Appleton, and the surrounding WIAA programs. One vote per hour per device; closes Friday at 3:00 p.m. Central. That hourly cap is the single rule most supporters miss.

Bound Wisconsin Basketball Player of the Week

Bound Wisconsin's statewide weekly fan vote covers boys and girls basketball on a single ballot — five nominees, one poll, Wednesday at 1 p.m. Central is the close. One vote per day per user. Winners are announced in a follow-up article.

Green Bay Press-Gazette Cellcom Athlete of the Week

Green Bay · Green Bay Press-Gazette / Gannett USA TODAY Network-Wisconsin

The Green Bay Press-Gazette's year-round, multi-sport weekly fan vote covering NE Wisconsin prep athletes. Sponsored by Cellcom and run on the Gannett network, it closes Saturday at 3:00 p.m. Central — and recent winning totals have run from 18,000 to 48,000 votes, making it one of the highest-volume local prep polls in Wisconsin.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Athlete of the Week

Milwaukee · Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Gannett / USA TODAY Network)

Free weekly fan poll at jsonline.com, presented by Piggly Wiggly, recognising the top Milwaukee-area high school athlete each sports season. One vote per hour per device, no account needed. Run by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Gannett / USA TODAY Network).

Oshkosh / Fond du Lac Athlete of the Week

Oshkosh · The Northwestern / Gannett

The Northwestern (Gannett / USA TODAY Network-Wisconsin) runs a weekly multi-sport fan vote covering Oshkosh, Fond du Lac, and the surrounding communities — from Winneconne to Campbellsport. Nominations go to [email protected]; the ballot closes Friday at noon Central.

Wisconsin High School Athlete of the Week

Statewide Wisconsin · Wisconsin Sports Network — WisSports.net

Free weekly statewide fan poll at WisSports.net, presented by Box Out Sports, recognising the top Wisconsin prep athlete across all WIAA-sponsored sports each week. One vote per day per user; voting closes Thursday at 2:00 p.m. Central. Run by the Wisconsin Sports Network (WisSports.net).

Wisconsin High School Boys Basketball Player of the Year

Statewide Wisconsin · High School on SI (Sports Illustrated / si.com/high-school/wisconsin)

Annual end-of-season fan-vote polls at High School on SI (si.com/high-school/wisconsin) naming Wisconsin's top prep boys basketball players — top guard, top rebounder, and top state championship standout. Free, statewide, no account needed, close at 11:59 p.m. PT on published deadlines. Separate from the WBCA Mr. Basketball coach vote.

Wisconsin High School Football Player of the Week

Wisconsin runs two parallel weekly fan-vote polls — High School on SI offers separate offensive and defensive awards with no stated per-vote cap, closing Sunday at 11:59 p.m. PT; Bound Wisconsin combines both sides into one award but limits voters to once per day and closes Thursday afternoon. Knowing which ballot you are on changes the campaign completely.

Wisconsin High School Player of the Year

Statewide Wisconsin · High School on SI (Sports Illustrated / si.com/high-school/wisconsin)

Annual end-of-season fan-vote awards at High School on SI (si.com/high-school/wisconsin), recognising the top Wisconsin prep athletes by sport and position — football Offensive, Defensive, and Special Teams POY, plus basketball, baseball, and softball honours. Statewide, free, no account needed. Managed by High School on SI / Sports Illustrated.

Wisconsin High School Softball Player of the Year

Statewide Wisconsin · High School on SI / SBLive Sports (Sports Illustrated)

Annual statewide fan-vote polls at High School on SI (si.com/high-school/wisconsin), recognising Wisconsin's top prep softball players by position — pitchers, catchers, hitters, shortstops, outfielders — across all WIAA divisions. Free, no account needed, statewide. Managed by High School on SI / SBLive / Sports Illustrated.

Wisconsin High School Wrestler of the Year

Statewide Wisconsin · High School on SI / SBLive (si.com/high-school/wisconsin)

Annual end-of-season fan-vote polls at High School on SI / SBLive (si.com/high-school/wisconsin), naming Wisconsin's top prep wrestlers by division — boys Div 1, Div 2, Div 3, and girls statewide. Confirmed active for 2025-26; Gavin Wolters (Div 1) and Dealya Collins (girls, 6,730 votes) won the most recent edition. Free, no account needed, statewide.