2024 Celebrate: A Toast to 150

Join us at Celebrate: A Toast to 150 as we officially kick off our 150th Chamber anniversary and recognize five local leaders with Lifetime Achievement awards.

Enjoy music by Michael Prusinsky, a dinner show performed by Let Me Be Frank, and a celebratory toast to 150 years. Participate in a silent auction held throughout the night with a variety of exciting auction packages.


Lifetime Achievement Awards:

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.
​2023 recipient: David G. Voss, Jr.

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.
​2023 recipient: Mary Beth Nienhaus

The ATHENA Leadership Award®, which is sponsored by Bergstrom Automotive, recognizes a woman who has achieved the highest level of professional excellence.
​2023 recipient: Maiyoua Thao

The Fox Cities Business Leader Hall of Fame recognizes a retired individual who has demonstrated personal and business success and is a role model for future generations.
​2023 recipients: Mike Weller & Bob DeKoch

Proceeds from this event go toward Chamber programming and events, designed to benefit members, educators, young professionals, and businesses alike. 

   

  

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PLATINUM SPONSOR



ATHENA AWARD SPONSOR



JOYCE BYTOF AWARD SPONSOR



GUS A. ZUEHLKE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD SPONSOR



TOAST SPONSOR



IN-KIND SPONSORS








 

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Thank you to our Auction donors!

Appleton Axe
Ariens
Avenue Jewelers
BenShot
Bridgewood Resort Hotel & Conference Center
CopperLeaf Boutique Hotel & Spa
Eclectic Candle
Festival Foods
Fin N Feather
Fox Cities Performing Arts Center
Green Bay Packers
Harp Gallery
Heid Music
Lawrence University
Lillians of Appleton
Memorial Florists
Milwaukee Brewers
Pinots Palette
Sam’s Club
SCHEELS
SECURA Insurance Co.
Skyline Comedy Club
ThedaCare
Timber Rattlers
U.S. Venture, Inc.
Venture Wisconsin
Wine for Humanity
Wisconsin Herd