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SUMMARY:Awards of Distinction
DESCRIPTION:For 110 years\, the Chamber has been at the heart of our community's progress\, and this year's Awards of Distinction will be another jewel of that legacy. This is not just another banquet\; it is the gathering where the region's leaders\, visionaries\, and change-makers converge for one unforgettable evening. On this milestone anniversary\, we will honor the excellence that drives our businesses forward while celebrating more than a century of impact. Seats are limited\, and the guest list is already filling with the names you'll want to be alongside. If you aren't in the room\, you'll miss the connections\, the recognition\, and the moment that only comes once in 110 years.\n\n\n\nVIP Reception (ticketed event) begins at 4:00pm\n\nReception & Networking 4:30pm\n\nAwards Program 6:00pm\n\n \n\n\nAwards\n\nWe will honor award winners in the following categories:\n\nCollaboration: Recognizes a Manitowoc County project\, activity or event for its progress\, success\, innovation\, and contribution to the community during 2025. \n\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.\n\nSmall Business of the Year: Recognizes a Manitowoc county business (Less than 25 employees) for its growth\, success\, innovation and contribution to the community during 2025. \n\nMedium Business of the Year: Recognizes a Manitowoc county business (26-99 employees) for its growth\, success\, innovation and contribution to the community during 2025.\n\nLarge Business/Industry of the Year: Recognizes a Manitowoc county business (100+ Employees) for its growth\, success\, innovation and contribution to the community during 2025. \n\nNon-Profit Organization of the Year: Recognizes a Manitowoc county Non-Profit Organization for its dedication to serving the community at-large. \n\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 2025 Future 15 award winners. \n\nAthena: 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. \n\nJoseph 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. \n\nVolunteer of the Year: Honors an individual for going above and beyond as a Chamber\, and community volunteer.\n\nFor more information\, please contact The Chamber of Manitowoc County at (920) 684-5575 or info@chambermanitowoccounty.org.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:For 110 years\, the Chamber has been at the heart of our community&rsquo\;s progress\, and this year&rsquo\;s Awards of Distinction will be another jewel of that legacy. This is not just another banquet\; it is <strong><em>the</em></strong> gathering where the region&rsquo\;s leaders\, visionaries\, and change-makers converge for one unforgettable evening. On this milestone anniversary\, we will honor the excellence that drives our businesses forward while celebrating more than a century of impact. Seats are limited\, and the guest list is already filling with the names you&rsquo\;ll want to be alongside. If you aren&rsquo\;t in the room\, you&rsquo\;ll miss the connections\, the recognition\, and the moment that only comes once in 110 years.<br />\n<br />\nVIP Reception (ticketed event) begins at 4:00pm<br />\nReception &amp\; Networking 4:30pm<br />\nAwards Program 6:00pm<br />\n&nbsp\;\n<h5 class="wp-block-heading" open="" style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px 0px 10px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; font-size: 16px\; text-size-adjust: 100%\; vertical-align: baseline\; background-image: initial\; background-position: initial\; background-size: initial\; background-repeat: initial\; background-attachment: initial\; background-origin: initial\; background-clip: initial\; line-height: 1em\; font-family: "><br />\n<span style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; text-size-adjust: 100%\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: transparent\; font-weight: 700\;">Awards</span></h5>\n\n<p open="" style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px 0px 1em\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; font-size: 14px\; text-size-adjust: 100%\; vertical-align: baseline\; background-image: initial\; background-position: initial\; background-size: initial\; background-repeat: initial\; background-attachment: initial\; background-origin: initial\; background-clip: initial\; color: rgb(102\, 102\, 102)\; font-family: ">We will honor award winners in the following categories:</p>\n\n<p open="" style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px 0px 1em\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; font-size: 14px\; text-size-adjust: 100%\; vertical-align: baseline\; background-image: initial\; background-position: initial\; background-size: initial\; background-repeat: initial\; background-attachment: initial\; background-origin: initial\; background-clip: initial\; color: rgb(102\, 102\, 102)\; font-family: "><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; text-size-adjust: 100%\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: transparent\; font-weight: 700\;">Collaboration:&nbsp\;</span>Recognizes a Manitowoc County project\, activity or event for its progress\, success\, innovation\, and contribution to the community during 2025.&nbsp\;</p>\n\n<p open="" style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px 0px 1em\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; font-size: 14px\; text-size-adjust: 100%\; vertical-align: baseline\; background-image: initial\; background-position: initial\; background-size: initial\; background-repeat: initial\; background-attachment: initial\; background-origin: initial\; background-clip: initial\; color: rgb(102\, 102\, 102)\; font-family: "><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; text-size-adjust: 100%\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: transparent\; font-weight: 700\;">Education Impact:&nbsp\;</span>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.</p>\n\n<p open="" style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px 0px 1em\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; font-size: 14px\; text-size-adjust: 100%\; vertical-align: baseline\; background-image: initial\; background-position: initial\; background-size: initial\; background-repeat: initial\; background-attachment: initial\; background-origin: initial\; background-clip: initial\; color: rgb(102\, 102\, 102)\; font-family: "><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; text-size-adjust: 100%\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: transparent\; font-weight: 700\;">Small Business of the Year:</span>&nbsp\;Recognizes a Manitowoc county business (Less than 25 employees) for its growth\, success\, innovation and contribution to the community during 2025.&nbsp\;</p>\n\n<p open="" style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px 0px 1em\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; font-size: 14px\; text-size-adjust: 100%\; vertical-align: baseline\; background-image: initial\; background-position: initial\; background-size: initial\; background-repeat: initial\; background-attachment: initial\; background-origin: initial\; background-clip: initial\; color: rgb(102\, 102\, 102)\; font-family: "><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; text-size-adjust: 100%\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: transparent\; font-weight: 700\;">Medium Business of the Year:</span>&nbsp\;Recognizes a Manitowoc county business (26-99 employees) for its growth\, success\, innovation and contribution to the community during 2025.</p>\n\n<p open="" style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px 0px 1em\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; font-size: 14px\; text-size-adjust: 100%\; vertical-align: baseline\; background-image: initial\; background-position: initial\; background-size: initial\; background-repeat: initial\; background-attachment: initial\; background-origin: initial\; background-clip: initial\; color: rgb(102\, 102\, 102)\; font-family: "><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; text-size-adjust: 100%\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: transparent\; font-weight: 700\;">Large Business/Industry of the Year:&nbsp\;</span>Recognizes a Manitowoc county business (100+ Employees) for its growth\, success\, innovation and contribution to the community during 2025.&nbsp\;</p>\n\n<p open="" style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px 0px 1em\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; font-size: 14px\; text-size-adjust: 100%\; vertical-align: baseline\; background-image: initial\; background-position: initial\; background-size: initial\; background-repeat: initial\; background-attachment: initial\; background-origin: initial\; background-clip: initial\; color: rgb(102\, 102\, 102)\; font-family: "><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; text-size-adjust: 100%\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: transparent\; font-weight: 700\;">Non-Profit Organization of the Year:&nbsp\;</span>Recognizes a Manitowoc county Non-Profit Organization for its dedication to serving the community at-large.&nbsp\;</p>\n\n<p open="" style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px 0px 1em\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; font-size: 14px\; text-size-adjust: 100%\; vertical-align: baseline\; background-image: initial\; background-position: initial\; background-size: initial\; background-repeat: initial\; background-attachment: initial\; background-origin: initial\; background-clip: initial\; color: rgb(102\, 102\, 102)\; font-family: "><em style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; text-size-adjust: 100%\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: transparent\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; text-size-adjust: 100%\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: transparent\; font-weight: 700\;">Young Professional (YP) of the Year:&nbsp\;</span></em>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 2025 Future 15 award winners.&nbsp\;</p>\n\n<p open="" style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px 0px 1em\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; font-size: 14px\; text-size-adjust: 100%\; vertical-align: baseline\; background-image: initial\; background-position: initial\; background-size: initial\; background-repeat: initial\; background-attachment: initial\; background-origin: initial\; background-clip: initial\; color: rgb(102\, 102\, 102)\; font-family: "><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; text-size-adjust: 100%\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: transparent\; font-weight: 700\;">Athena:&nbsp\;</span>The Athena leadership award is presented to a woman &mdash\; or man &mdash\; who is honored for professional excellence\, community service and for actively assisting women in their attainment of professional excellence and leadership skills.&nbsp\;</p>\n\n<p open="" style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px 0px 1em\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; font-size: 14px\; text-size-adjust: 100%\; vertical-align: baseline\; background-image: initial\; background-position: initial\; background-size: initial\; background-repeat: initial\; background-attachment: initial\; background-origin: initial\; background-clip: initial\; color: rgb(102\, 102\, 102)\; font-family: "><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; text-size-adjust: 100%\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: transparent\; font-weight: 700\;">Joseph P. Schmitt &ldquo\;Speak Up&rdquo\; Award:&nbsp\;&nbsp\;</span>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.&nbsp\;</p>\n\n<p open="" style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px 0px 1em\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; font-size: 14px\; text-size-adjust: 100%\; vertical-align: baseline\; background-image: initial\; background-position: initial\; background-size: initial\; background-repeat: initial\; background-attachment: initial\; background-origin: initial\; background-clip: initial\; color: rgb(102\, 102\, 102)\; font-family: "><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; text-size-adjust: 100%\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: transparent\; font-weight: 700\;">Volunteer of the Year:</span>&nbsp\;Honors an individual for going above and beyond as a Chamber\, and community volunteer.</p>\n\n<p open="" style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; font-size: 14px\; text-size-adjust: 100%\; vertical-align: baseline\; background-image: initial\; background-position: initial\; background-size: initial\; background-repeat: initial\; background-attachment: initial\; background-origin: initial\; background-clip: initial\; color: rgb(102\, 102\, 102)\; font-family: ">For more information\, please contact The Chamber of Manitowoc County at (920) 684-5575 or&nbsp\;<a href="mailto:info@chambermanitowoccounty.org" style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; text-size-adjust: 100%\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: transparent\; color: rgb(46\, 163\, 242)\; text-decoration-line: none\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; text-size-adjust: 100%\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: transparent\; font-weight: 700\;">info@chambermanitowoccounty.org</span></a>.</p>\n
LOCATION:Capitol Civic Centre 913 S. 8th St. Manitowoc
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URL:https://business.chambermanitowoccounty.org/events/details/awards-of-distinction-20412
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