Date:
Thursday Feb 13, 2025
4:30 PM – 8:00 PM CST
4:30 PM | Reception:
- Reception & hors d’oeuvres will begin at 4:30 PM.
- Enjoy music, cash bars and hors d’oeuvres throughout the Capitol Civic Centre.
- Nominee photos will also be taken during the reception.
6:00 PM | Awards Program:
- The awards program will begin at 6:00 PM in the theatre.
- Sit back, relax and delight in the program from the comfort of your seat.
- The program will honor all nominees and award winners – as we take a look back at 2024 and celebrate the wonderful things happening in our community.
Location
Capitol Civic Centre
913 S. 8th St.
Manitowoc
Fees/Admission
Tickets are $55 per person.
Tickets will be available for pickup at the check-in table during the reception, on the evening of the event. Tickets are designated, numbered seating.
Tickets will not be mailed out prior to the event.
(Cancelations made within 48-hours of the event are non-refundable.)
Additional sponsors for the event include: Red Carpet Sponsor, Aurora Health Care Manitowoc County; Spotlight Sponsors: Cellcom, Lakeshore College and SeehaferNews.com; Hospitality Sponsor: A.C.E. Building Service
We will honor award winners in the following categories:
Collaboration: Recognizes a Manitowoc County project, activity or event for its progress, success, innovation, and contribution to the community during 2024.
Sponsored by: Van Horn Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Manitowoc
Education Impact: Recognizes an exceptionally dedicated educator who impacts parents, students, or the community beyond the scope of the classroom while integrating business and community resources to enhance student learning opportunities.
Healthy Workplace: Recognizes a Manitowoc County organization for its focus and commitment to promoting a safe and healthy work environment.
Large Business/Industry of the Year: Recognizes a Manitowoc county business (26+ Employees) for its growth, success, innovation and contribution to the community during 2024.
Sponsored by: UnitedOne Credit Union
Non-Profit Organization of the Year: Recognizes a Manitowoc county Non-Profit Organization for its dedication to serving the community at-large.
Sponsored by: Fricke Printing Service
Service Excellence Award: The objective of this award is to recognize the local employees and acts of service that have a significant and positive impact on customer experiences, exceed expectations and leave a lasting impression on customers – showing everyone why Manitowoc County is a great place to do business.
Sponsored by: Fox Communities Credit Union
Small Business of the Year: Recognizes a Manitowoc county business (Less than 25 employees) for its growth, success, innovation and contribution to the community during 2024.
Sponsored by: Americollect
Young Professional (YP) of the Year: Honors a role model in career, community and future impact. The YP receiving this award excels in their career and has also left and will continue to leave a lasting footprint within the community through volunteer work. The award winner is selected from the 2024 Future 15 award winners.
Athena: The Athena leadership award is presented to a woman — or man — who is honored for professional excellence, community service and for actively assisting women in their attainment of professional excellence and leadership skills.
Sponsored by: Fricke Printing Service, Steimle Birschbach, the Tower Company and Past Athena Winners
Joseph P. Schmitt “Speak Up” Award: Established over 35 years ago to honor the late Chamber Executive Joseph P. Schmitt, recognizes an individual who has made exceptional contributions to the quality of life for citizens of Manitowoc County over a period of time.
Sponsored by: Past Award Recipients
Volunteer of the Year: honors an individual for going above and beyond as a Chamber, and community volunteer.
Sponsored by: Ansay & Associates
For more information, please contact The Chamber of Manitowoc County at (920) 684-5575 or info@chambermanitowoccounty.org.
