2026 Creative Excellence Awards Breakfast 4/1

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Creative Excellence Awards Breakfast - Wednesday, April 1, 2026
 
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 2026 Entrepreneur of the Year Award.

CLICK HERE to nominate a business for Entrepreneur of the Year.
Nominations due Monday, March 2, 2026.

CLICK HERE to complete the application for self-nominations.
Applications due Friday, March 6, 2026.

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 2026 Portage County Charitable Community Award.

CLICK HERE to nominate an organization for the Portage County Charitable Community Award.
Nominations due Monday, March 2, 2026.

CLICK HERE to complete the application for self-nominations.
Applications due Friday, March 6, 2026.

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 2026 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 2, 2026.

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR AWARD: 
To celebrate young professionals in Portage County, the Ignite Young Professionals invites your nomination for the 2026 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 2, 2026.

Cost: $34.00/Person for PCBC Member Investors; $37/Person for Prospective PCBC Member Investors

Includes plated breakfast consisting of a Scrambled Egg Croissant Sandwich, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Skillet Brown Potatoes, Fresh Pastry with Butter, Orange Juice, and Coffee (Hot Tea upon Request).

(Vegetarian or Gluten Free Options available upon request)

Master of Ceremonies: TBA

Photos below from 2025 event.