Fox Cities Chamber – 2026 Celebrate
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.
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Register to attend here.
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The following awards will be given at Celebrate:
The ATHENA Leadership Award®, which is sponsored by Bergstrom Automotive, recognizes a woman who has achieved the highest level of professional excellence.
2025 recipient: Dawn Ruchala – Senior Manager, Community Engagement, U.S. Venture
The Gus A. Zuehlke Distinguished Service Award is designed to honor an individual who has made outstanding contributions through leadership in the business community and service during their years as a Chamber member.
2025 recipient: Kim Underhill – Group President North America – Retired/ Senior Advisor/ Executive Coach, Kimberly Clark/Boston Consulting Group/The Next Chapter, LLC
The Joyce Bytof Exceptional Mentor Award is given to an individual who is proactive in the advancement of others by sharing time, talent, and business experience for the purpose of promoting growth and opportunity in our community.
2025 recipient: Sharon Hulce – President/CEO, Employment Resource Group Inc.
The Fox Cities Business Leader Hall of Fame recognizes a current or retired C-Suite leader who has demonstrated personal and business success and is a role model for future generations.
2025 recipient: Rich Batley – President/Owner, RB Hospitality
2025 recipient: John Bergstrom – Executive Chairman, Bergstrom Automotive
Thank you to all of our Auction Donors!
- Appleton Downtown Inc.
- Associated Bank
- Batley’s Grill & Bar
- Becky Bartoszek
- Benshot
- Bridgewood Resort Hotel
- Chick-fil-a
- Clear Water Harbor
- Club Car Wash
- CopperLeaf Hotel + Spa
- Festival Foods
- Fox Cities Performing Arts Center
- Grace Under Fire Yoga Studio
- Heidel House Hotel & Conference Center
- Inspired Expressions
- J. Henry & Sons
- Kendra Scott
- Kwik Trip
- Lake Park Swim & Fitness
- Larry Krisher
- Manderfield’s Home Bakery
- Mid Vallee Golf Course
- Miller Electric
- Miron Construction Co., Inc.
- Niemuth’s Southside Market
- River Crossing Coaching
- Rye Restaurant
- Scheels
- Soul Echo Yoga
- Sports Advantage
- The Tadrigrade’s Bookshelf
- The Walbec Group
- Van Abel’s of Hollandtown
- Whisk and Arrow
- Wines For Humanity
- Wisconsin Timber Rattlers
- Whisk and Arrow
- Wine’s for Humanity