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Chamber Hall of Honor

ATHENA Leadership Award®

  • 2023: Maiyoua Khang Thao – Co-Owner of Thao Enterprises, Thao Management Group, Long Cheng Senior Center, Long Cheng Marketplace, and ABC Staffing LLC.
  • 2022: Laurie Butz – President/CEO, Capital Credit Union
  • 2021: Maria Van Laanen – President/CEO, Fox Cities Performing Arts Center
  • 2019: Heather Schimmers – Ascension Wisconsin
  • 2018 : Patti Habeck – Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin
  • 2017: Donna Gehl – Image Studios
  • 2016: Jean Long Manteufel – A-1 Moving & Storage
  • 2015 : Lisa Cruz – Red Shoes PR
  • 2014: Margaret LeBrun, Insight Publications
  • 2013: Beth Davis, Community First Credit Union
  • 2012: Monica Vomastic, Landmark Staffing Resources Inc.
  • 2011: Kathi Seifert, Katapult, LLC
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Business Leader Hall of Fame Inductees

  • 2023: Mike Weller – CEO of Mike Weller & Associates, LLC, & Bob DeKoch – Past President & COO of The Boldt Company
  • 2022: Terry Timm – Senior Vice President Product Manufacturing and Operations at Thrivent
  • 2021: Tom Wiltzius – President, Wiltzius Associates, LLC
  • 2019: Denny Lamers – McMahon Associates; Rollie Stephenson – Faith Technologies
  • 2018: Walter Keller – Keller, Inc.
  • 2017: Debra Michiels – Fox Banquets & Rivertyme Catering; Thomas Prosser – Dunsirn Partners, LLC
  • 2016: Cody Splitt – Attorney; Walt Rugland – Thrivent Financial
  • 2015: John Bergstrom – Bergstrom Corporation; Richard “Dick” Bergstrom – Bergstrom Corporation
  • 2014: John Bykowski – SECURA Insurance; Leota Ester – Landmark the Staffing Resource; Dave Voss – Miron Construction
  • 2013: Oscar C. Boldt – The Boldt Company; Catherine Tierney – Community First Credit Union
  • 2012: Paul Hoffman – Hoffman; Bob Keller – J.J. Keller & Associates; Kathi Seifert – Katapult, LLC
  • 2011: William R. Bassett – Bassett Mechanical; Joyce Bytof – Coldwell Banker The Real Estate Group, Inc.; John Pfefferle – Pfefferle Companies, Inc.

Joyce Bytof Exceptional Mentor Award

  • 2023: Mary Beth Nienhaus – Philanthropist and retired physical education teacher, coach and LPGA golf pro
  • 2022: Marcia Erdman – Marketing Manager, First American Title
  • 2021: Irene Strohbeen – Entrepreneur in Residence, Lawrence University
  • 2019: Sherry Coley – Davis & Kuelthau, s.c.
  • 2018: Joanne Fischer – Telecom Insites LLC
  • 2017: Donald Herrmann – Herrmann Advantage Consulting, LLC
  • 2016: Tom Wiltzius – Wiltzius Associates
  • 2015: Tony Busch – Priora Cash Flow Management, LLC
  • 2014 : Kathi Seifert – Katapult, LLC
  • 2013 : Kathy Westover – SOFTSPAN
  • 2012 : Beth Davis – Community First Credit Union
  • 2011: Mary Harp-Jirschele – J. J. Keller Foundation, Inc.
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Gus A. Zuehlke Distinguished Service Award

  • 2023: David G. Voss, Jr. – President and CEO of Miron Construction
  • 2022: Dennis Jochman – President/Co-Owner, Bechard Group
  • 2021: Sharon Hulce – President/CEO, Employment Resource Group Inc.
  • 2019: Susan May – Fox Valley Technical College
  • 2018: Catherine Tierney – Community First Credit Union
  • 2017: Kathi Seifert – Katapult, LLC
  • 2016: Richard Batley – R.B. Batley Hospitality
  • 2015: Jon Stellmacher – Thrivent Financial
  • 2014: Walter S. Rugland – Thrivent Financial
  • 2013: John Bykowski – SECURA Insurance
  • 2012: O.C. Boldt – The Boldt Group
  • 2011: John F. Bergstrom – Bergstrom Automotive

Business of the Year

  • 2023: Plexus Corp., Wisconsin Herd
  • 2022: Milis Flatwork, CarePatrol Fox Cities
  • 2021: Sure-Dry, Menasha Corporation, Weidert Group
  • 2020: Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, Fox Cities Sign
  • 2019: Tundraland Home Improvements, The Chiropractic Advantage, Neenah Foundry
  • 2018: Best Western Premier Bridgewood Resort Hotel & Conference Center, ABT Foundation Solutions, Inc., JP Graphics, Inc.
  • 2017: McMAHON Associates, Inc., CopperLeaf Boutique Hotel & Spa
  • 2016: Amerequip, Good Company Restaurant Group, Miron Construction, Weidert Group
  • 2015: Menasha Corporation, Alpha-Prime, McClone and Midwest Restoration 
  • 2014: Advanced Physical Therapy, Frank’s Pizza, Galloway Company, Jewelers Mutual, Valley Bakers
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Employee Friendly Workplace of the Year

  • 2023: The Boldt Company

PULSE Champion of Young Professionals of the Year

  • 2023: Walbec Group
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Community Attraction Award

  • 2023: Appleton Downtown Inc.

Food & Beverage Award

  • 2023: xe54: a Wine and Cocktail Lounge
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Collaboration Award

  • 2023: The Monthlies Project

Rising Star Award

  • 2022: Whisk & Arrow Sugar Studio
  • 2021: Prepd, McFleshmans Brewing Co.
  • 2020: Little Critter Pediatric Dentistry 
  • 2019: NOVO Health
  • 2018: JumpStart Auto Repair
  • 2017: Inspire Spa
  • 2016: Candeo Creative
  • 2015: R3NEW, LLC, Nutritional Healing, LLC and Green Gecko, Inc. 
  • 2014: J&J Machine, BConnected, Wisconsin Self Storage
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Company Innovation Award

  • 2022: Jewelers Mutual Group, Proceed.app
  • 2021: C3 Corporation, A2Z Design
  • 2020: Sure-Dry Basement Systems, Appleton International Airport
  • 2019: The Boldt Company, clearTREND Research, LLC
  • 2018: Blue Door Consulting
  • 2017: Miron Construction Co., Inc., Make I.T. SOAR  A Program of SOAR Fox Cities
  • 2016: Crane Engineering, BConnected, LLC
  • 2015: AeroInnovate
  • 2014: Optimal Digital Marketing, Omni Resources

 Corporate Citizen / Leadership

  • 2022: Winch Financial
  • 2020: Community First Credit Union, Wisconsin Veterans Village Association
  • 2019: Fox Communities Credit Union, American National Bank Fox Cities
  • 2018: Hoffman Planning, Design & Construction, Inc., A2Z Design, LLC
  • 2017: Miller Electric Mfg. Co., The Family-91.9 FM
  • 2016: SECURA Insurance, Old Glory Honor Flight
  • 2015: Innovative Services, Inc. and Stellar Blue Technologies
  • 2014: United Way, US Venture
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The 2023 Young Professional of the Year will also be honored: Brooke Knowles, Manager, Wellness Account Executive, Nutritional Healing LLC.

2023 Future 15 Young Professionals

  • Logan Baerenwald – Electrical Engineer – Miller Electric
  • Dr. Brittany Bell – Dean of Students – Lawrence University
  • McKenzie Clemons – Business Development Executive – McClone
  • Kevin Englebert – Development & Land Services Director – Outagamie County
  • Jacklyn John Fischer – Director of Academic Advising – Lawrence University
  • Mel Gerrits – Nurse Case Manager – Paradigm Complex Care Solutions – Onsite at SECURA Insurance
  • Laura Jones – Social & Community Service Outreach Director – African Heritage, Inc.
  • Carissa Paul – Program Manager – Fox Valley Memory Project
  • Samantha Proesel – Personal Lines Underwriting Supervisor – SECURA Insurance
  • Angelica Rickert-Smith – Vice President – Vets & Friends of WI Appleton
  • Ariela E. Rosa – Associate Director of Corporate, Foundation, and Sponsored Research Support – Lawrence University
  • Rovell Stewart – Community Advocate – People of Progression
  • Jennifer Ven Rooy – Chief Operating Officer – Lakeside Packaging Plus
  • Fanni Xie – President/CEO – Northeast Wisconsin Chinese Association
  • Michelle Zimmer-Maertz – Operations Talent Acquisition Manager – Menasha Corporation

2023 Excellence in Education Shining Stars

  • Excellence in Early Childhood: Carol Mallmann, Robin’s Nest Daycare
  • Excellence in Elementary Education: Elizabeth Hirschy, Kindergarten, St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception School, Greenville
  • Excellence in Middle School Education: Stephani VanRoy, 5th Grade, Little Chute Middle School
  • Excellence in High School Education: Rebecca Ludtke, English, Wrightstown High School
  • Excellence in Specialty Arts: Jacob Martin, Band, Kaukauna High School
  • Excellence in Specialty STEM: Brian Zunker, STEM Biomedical Science, Fox Valley Lutheran High School
  • Excellence in Special Education: Sharyn Brum, Special Education, Janet Berry Elementary
  • Excellence in Extracurricular Activities: Kyle Kleuskens, Wrestling Coach/Physical Education, Neenah High School
  • Excellence in School Administration & Support Staff: Autumn Steif, Reading Specialist, New Directions Learning Community
  • Excellence in Higher Education: Tammy Ladwig, Ph.D., Professor of Teaching and Learning, UW-Oshkosh Fox Cities
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Chamber Hall of Honor awards not currently presented

Champion of the Chamber Award

  • 2019: Beth Davis – Community First Credit Union; Sharon Hulce – Employment Resource Group, Inc.
  • 2018: Scott Jensen – Wisconsin Herd
  • 2017: Richard Parks – Modern Woodmen of America
  • 2016 : Patrick Minskey – Edward Jones
  • 2015 : Les Van Ornum – Merchants’ Choice Card Services, LLC
  • 2014: Dennis Jochman – Bechard Group
  • 2013 : Ron Zahn – Coldwell Banker The Real Estate Group
  • 2012: Debra Michiels – Fox Banquets Rivertyme Catering
  • 2011 : Tim Higgins – Owner, ChiRho Services

Entrepreneur of the Year Award

  • 2020: Patti Purcell – Writing by Design
  • 2018: Kimberly Stoeger – Nutritional Healing, LLC
  • 2017: Doris & Alice Ng – GingeRootz Asian Grille
  • 2016: Dave Willems – Willems Marketing and Events
  • 2015: Brian Gottlieb – Tundraland
  • 2014 : Jim Bere – Alta Resources
  • 2013: Debra Michiels – Fox Banquets Rivertyme Catering
  • 2012: Rollie Stephenson – Faith Technologies, Inc.
  • 2011: Kevin Eismann – Epiphany Law, LLC 

Exemplary Marketing Performance

  • 2019: Coalesce Marketing and Design
  • 2018: Security Luebke Roofing, Nutritional Healing, LLC
  • 2017: Verve, a Credit Union, Appleton Ice, Inc.
  • 2016: Tundraland, A-mazing Events
  • 2015: Fox Valley Technical College and SOAR Fox Cities
  • 2014: Petit & Dommershausen, Affinity Medical Group