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 2022 and celebrate the wonderful things happening in our community. \; \;We will honor award winners in the following categories:

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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. \;
\nSponsored by: \; Steimle Birschbach\, Fricke Printing Company &\; The Tower Company
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\nCollaboration: \; \;Recognizes a Manitowoc County project\, activity or event for its progress\, success\, innovation\, and contribution to the community during 2022.
\nSponsored by: \; Berkshire Hathaway Starck Real Estate
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\nEducation 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.
\nSponsored by: \; Manitowoc Ice
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\nHealthy Workplace: \;Recognizes a Chamber member business/organization or program for its focus and commitment to promoting health\, wellness or safety in our community.
\nSponsored by: \; Prevea Health
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\nJoseph P. Schmitt &ldquo\;Speak Up&rdquo\; 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.
\nSponsored by: \; Past Award Recipients
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\nLarge Business/Industry of the Year: \; Recognizes a Manitowoc county business (26+ Employees) for its growth\, success\, innovation and contribution to the community during 2022. \;
\nSponsored by: \; UnitedOne Credit Union
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\nNon-Profit Organization of the Year: \;Recognizes a Manitowoc county Non-Profit Organization \;for its dedication to serving the community at-large.
\nSponsored by: \; Fricke Printing Service
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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 2022.

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Sponsored by: \; \;Americollect
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\nVolunteer of the Year \;honors an individual for going above and beyond as a Chamber\, and community volunteer.
\nSponsored by: \; \;Ansay &\; Associates

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\nYoung 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 2022 \;Future 15 award winners. \;
\nSponsored by: \; \;Associated Bank

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