2025 Creative Excellence Awards Breakfast 4/2

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Creative Excellence Awards Breakfast - Wednesday, April 2nd
 
This year's event celebrates the creative spirit of Portage County - in business, in education, and in community! Join in the excitement as we recognize the achievements of recipients of the Entrepreneur of the Year, Portage County Charitable Community Award, Young Professional of the Year presented by Ignite, and the Golden Apple Excellence in Education Award. The event will be held from 7:15-9:00AM at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center in Stevens Point.

Seeking your Nominations...

ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR AWARD 
Do you know someone or have you launched a new and successful business venture in Portage County within the last five years? The Portage County Business Council invites you to nominate a business or businessperson for the 2025 Entrepreneur of the Year Award.

CLICK HERE to nominate a business for Entrepreneur of the Year.
Nominations due Monday, March 3, 2025.

CLICK HERE to complete the application for self-nominations.
Applications due Friday, March 7, 2025.

PORTAGE COUNTY CHARITABLE COMMUNITY AWARD
In an effort to honor one nonprofit or not-for-profit organization in Portage County whose work has enriched the lives of Portage County residents, the Portage County Business Council welcomes your nomination for the 2025 Portage County Charitable Community Award.

CLICK HERE to nominate an organization for the Portage County Charitable Community Award.
Nominations due Monday, March 3, 2025.

CLICK HERE to complete the application for self-nominations.
Applications due Friday, March 7, 2025.

GOLDEN APPLE EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AWARD
The Partners in Education Committee seeks to recognize teachers who have made significant contributions to education and work with future leaders. The Portage County Business Council invites your nominations for the 2025 Golden Apple Excellence in Education Award

CLICK HERE to nominate a teacher for the Golden Apple in Excellence in Education Award.
Nominations due Monday, March 3, 2025.

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR AWARD
To celebrate young professionals in Portage County, the Ignite Young Professionals invites your nomination for the 2025 Young Professional of the Year Award.

CLICK HERE to nominate a young professional for the Young Professional of the Year Award. Self-nominations also accepted. 
Nominations due Monday, March 3, 2025.

Guest Speaker: TBA 

Cost: $32.00/Person for PCBC Member Investors; $37/Person for Prospective PCBC Member Investors

Includes plated breakfast consisting of Fluffy Scrambled Eggs, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Homestyle Potatoes, Fresh Biscuit with Butter, Orange Juice, Milk and Coffee (Hot Tea upon Request).

(Vegetarian or Gluten Free Options available upon request)

Master of Ceremonies: Aleese Fielder, Market Manager from NRG Media

Photos below from 2024 event.