2022 Future 15 Young Professional Awards

The Fox Cities has thousands of young professionals who excel not only within their respective places of employment but also give back to our community in innumerable ways. These professionals shine new light on their diverse fields and positively influence our quality of life in the Fox Cities, an influence that plays an integral role in attracting and retaining talent in the area. Future 15 recipients are selected based on their professional dedication, strong sense of vision for the future of the Fox Cities and personal commitment to philanthropy in the community they call home and beyond.  Pulse Young Professionals Network, a program of the Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce, will honor the top 15 Young Professionals on Thursday, December 1st, 2022.  

Future 15 selection criteria:

• Live or work in the Fox Cities*
• 40 years of age or younger
• Participation in community service

Nominate a young professional for Future 15: 2022 Future 15 Nomination Form (jotform.com)

YP of the Year selection criteria:

• Past Future 15 honoree
• 40 years of age or younger
• High level of character, integrity, and personal/professional values
• Noteworthy professional achievement and growth
• Demonstrated commitment to serving as a role model for other young professionals
• Continued participation in community service

Nominate a young professional for YP of the Year: 2022 Young Professional of the Year Nomination Form (jotform.com)

Congratulations to the 2021 recipients:

• Kaelyn Ahola, Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes
• Dr. Brittany Beers, InSight Eye Care
• Dawn Bergs, Aascend Chiropractic
• Dale Bushman, Old National Bank
• Brian Elmer, First Business Bank
• Craig Gloudemans, Community First Credit Union
• Michelle Leiting, Plexus Corp.
• Stephanie Lenz, Valley Transit
• Kara McCanna, Heid Music
• Luke Schiller, Heckrodt Wetland Reserve
• Amber Schroeder, Harbor House
• Jesus Smith, Lawrence University
• Allison Sonsthagen, ThedaCare
• Lexi Woerishofer, Van Zeeland Nursery & Landscaping
• Pa Ja Yang, Appleton Public Library

Congratulations to the 2021 YP of the Year, Ryan Batley, General Manager, Best Western Premier Bridgewood Resort Hotel and Conference Center. 

Who will be next Future 15?