2027 Celebrate

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The Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce's Celebrate event recognizes individual lifetime achievements. In addition to celebrating our recipients, enjoy a wonderful dinner, auction, and entertainment! It will be an evening to remember, recognize, and connect with the Fox Cities business community.

The following awards will be given at Celebrate:

ATHENA Leadership: Awarded to a woman who has achieved the highest level of professional excellence. This individual contributes time and energy to improve the quality of life for others in the Fox Cities community, and actively assist others, particularly women, in realizing their full leadership potential. (Sponsored by Bergstrom Automotive)

Nominations for the ATHENA Leadership Award should be based on the individual who:

• Demonstrates excellence in business or profession.
• Provides valuable service to the Fox Valley community.
• Exhibits initiative and creativity.
• Demonstrates support of the goals of professional women and provides unselfish assistance in their behalf.
• Nominee must be employed at a Fox Cities Chamber member business.

Business Leader Hall of Fame: Awarded to an individual(s) who has demonstrated personal and business success, a business leader who has gained recognition and honor for outstanding achievement in their industry, someone who is dedicated to the economic vitality in our community, and who is a role model for future generations.  

Nominations for the Business Leader Hall of Fame should be based on:

• Holding a key leadership role in a for-profit organization for at least 10 years.
• Enduring accomplishments and local influence.
• Courageous thinking and action.
• Individuals whose work has moved the Fox Cities in a better, stronger direction.
• Individuals who have helped advance the quality of life for Fox Cities residents.
• Created a positive impact on the business climate of the Fox Cities.

Gus A. Zuehlke Distinguished Service: This award is named in honor of Gus A. Zuehlke, a past Chairman of the Board of the Fox Cities Chamber.  In the spirit of Gus’s passion for serving his community, this award is designed to honor an individual who has made outstanding contributions through leadership in the business community and service during his/her years as a Chamber member. This is an individual who has been a job creator through their business endeavors and has made significant contributions as a driver of economic development growth in the Fox Cities. Recipient(s) of this award will have a $5,000 award/grant donated in their name to a charitable organization of their choice.

Nominations for the Gus A. Zuehlke Distinguished Service Award should be based on an individual who:

• Exemplifies the highest business standards and ethics.
• Gives sincerely their time and leadership through an overall community development program.
• Has improved the economic, civic, and cultural well-being of the business community.
• Has a proven track record of continued promotion of business growth and prosperity in our community.

Joyce Bytof Exceptional Mentor: Awarded to an individual who is proactive in the advancement of others by sharing time, talent, and business experience for the purposes of promoting growth and opportunity in our community.

Nominations for The Joyce Bytof Exceptional Mentor Award should include who individuals who:

• Empower emerging and accomplished leaders with knowledge, skills, and the network they need to expand and impact their organizations and our business community.
• Commit to helping others achieve success.
• Assist in helping others navigate the opportunities within the Chamber to groom individuals into active engaged members as a role model.

Please be advised that photo or video may be taken at this event for use on the Chamber website, social media, and/or other promotional materials. Your attendance at this event gives consent to the Fox Cities Chamber to use your image and likeness for educational, archival, or promotional purposes. Please note that any unauthorized video recording of this event is not permitted. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.