Power of Perception, a local nonprofit organization founded by Dennis Beale, was recently honored with the “People’s Choice Award” at the Wisconsin Innovation Awards in Madison. The Eau Claire-based organization provides more opportunities to black, biracial, and minority students in the community through mentoring programs, tutoring sessions, inspirational talks, and excursions. Out of 300 nominees and 25 finalists, nine winners were honored during the event at the Memorial Union in Madison. The “People’s Choice Award” winner was determined by votes that were collected using an online platform during the ceremony. According to Volume One, the award ceremony recognizes the state’s most innovative products and services from various industry categories.