The Chamber of Manitowoc County will host its Awards of Distinction Feb. 8 at the Capitol Civic Centre, Manitowoc.
A reception will begin at 4:30 p.m., followed by the awards program beginning at 6 p.m.
Award will be presented in the categories listed below:
Collaboration recognizes a Manitowoc County project, activity or event for its progress, success, innovation, and contribution to the community during 2023. Nominees are:
- Cardboard City
- Central Park West 365 Project
- Empty Bowls
- Ethnicfest
- Fourth on the Shore
- Healthiest Manitowoc County Substance Use Prevention Coalition
- School-Based Mental Health Care
- SPARK! Program
- The Upstanders-Community Film Presentation
- Wisconsin Sand Sculpting Festival
- Women’s Summit
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. The Education Impact award nominees are:
- Renate Blennert, Manitowoc Public School District
- Michelle Christman, Manitowoc Public School District
- Molly Dixon, Manitowoc Public School District
- Molly Johnson, Manitowoc Public School District
- Matthew Kadow, Manitowoc Public School District
- Joshua Moreau, Manitowoc Public School District
- Rebekah Nyenhuis, Manitowoc Public School District
- Ben Ruechel, Manitowoc Public School District
- Jenny Schneider, Two Rivers Public Schools
- Jennifer Wachowski, School District of Mishicot
Healthy Workplace recognizes a Manitowoc County organization for its focus and commitment to promoting a safe and healthy work environment. The Health Workplace award nominees are:
- Americollect
- Balance on Buffalo
- Carmeuse Americas Manitowoc Operation
- Eck Industries
- Lakeland Care, Inc.
Large Business/Industry of the Year recognizes a Manitowoc county business (26+ Employees) for its growth, success, innovation and contribution to the community during 2023. The Large Business/Industry of the Year Award nominees are:
- Americollect
- Aurora Health Care Manitowoc County
- Bank First
- Briess Malt & Ingredients Co.
- Burger Boat Company
- Eck Industries Inc
- Manitowoc Marina
- Manitowoc Tool & Manufacturing, LLC
- Redline Plastics
- Robinson Inc.
- Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry
Non-Profit Organization of the Year: Recognizes a Manitowoc county Non-Profit Organization for its dedication to serving the community at-large. The Non-Profit Organization of the Year Award Nominees are:
- Ant Hill Mob
- Big Brothers Big Sisters WI Shoreline
- CASA of East Central Wisconsin
- The Crossing of Manitowoc County
- Dillon Mueller Memorial Fund
- Grow It Forward
- Gumby’s Club Fore a Cure
- Hope House of Manitowoc County
- InCourage
- Lakeland Care, Inc.
- Lakeshore Foster Families and Friends
- Lighthouse Recovery Community Center
- Manitowoc Noon Rotary
- Manitowoc Public Library
- Manitowoc Sunrise Rotary
- NAMI Manitowoc County
- Painting Pathways Clubhouse
- The Production Farm
- Rahr-West Art Museum
- Two Rivers Main Street
- United Way Manitowoc County
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 2023. The Small Business of the Year Award nominees are:
- Bartow Builders
- Fricke Printing Service
- Lang’s Appliance
- Novak’s Service Center
- Ostrander Financial Group
- PetSkull Brewing Co. LLC
- Summit Clinical Services
Young Professional of the Year honors a role model in career, community and future impact. The nominees for the Young Professional of the Year Award are:
- Kelsey Beaver, Bank First
- Ryan Brahmstadt, Seehafer Broadcasting Corporation
- Megan Bruckschen, Felician Village
- Katrina Buechner, Culver’s
- Daniel Butler, Two Rivers Public School District
- Erika Christel, Visit Manitowoc
- Melissa DeSwarte, Americollect, Inc
- Kayla Johnson, Lakeshore Community Health Care
- Lainey Longmeyer, Manitowoc Public School District
- Adam Rathsack, Americollect, Inc
- Ashley Reigles, Ascend Services
- Rachel Sachse, Roncalli Catholic Schools
- Shawn Scola, Eis Implement
- Donna Vankham, UnitedOne Credit Union
- Genesis Wilda, Seehafer Broadcasting Corporation
The following additional recognitions will be presented at the event: Volunteer of the Year, Athena leadership award, and the Joseph P. Schmitt “Speak Up” Award.
Tickets for the event are $55 per person and available online at chambermanitowoccounty.org. Tickets are assigned seating, and will be available the evening of the event.
For more information, please contact The Chamber of Manitowoc County at (920) 684-5575 or info@chambermanitowoccounty.org .
