Annual Awards Gala and Fundraiser
Join us to celebrate a successful year that was made possible by you, our Members.
January 22, 2026 at The Pines Event Center
The Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Awards Gala and Fundraiser is the must-attend event of the year! It's a time to come together and celebrate the accomplishments of Rhinelander's businesses and individuals who make a difference.
The evening features heavy appetizers, awards, raffles, and a lively after-party! With limited tickets available, this celebration is not to be missed. Formal attire is strongly encouraged.
Doors will open at 4:30 sharp with ceremony beginning at 6:30.
Each year the Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce (RACC) celebrates area businesses and individuals for their impact on the Rhinelander Community at their Annual Awards Gala. The purpose of these awards is to identify, honor and reinforce the contributions that are positively impacting the Rhinelander Area.
The award categories are:
- Small Business Excellence Award
- Business Excellence Award
- Community Service Award
- Community Enhancement Award
- Company Culture Excellence Award
- Entrepreneurial Achievement Award
- Community Volunteer of the Year
- Spirit of the Hodag Award
- Fantastic 5 Under 40
- Fab 5 - 40 and Over
Ways Our Members Can Participate
- Purchase your tickets & attend - Tickets go on sale in January! Tickets will be available for purchase online only. A digital invitation will be sent to all Chamber Member Businesses.
- Become a sponsor. A variety of sponsorship opportunities are available.
- Donate silent auction or raffle items
- Do you have season tickets to a Packers game and would like to donate just one game of this season? Or perhaps you make the best cookies on the block and would donate a dozen a month to the highest bidder. We are hoping you will share your talents with other Members of the Chamber!
Program Sponsor
Social Hour Sponsor
Diamond Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
Past Award Winners
Small Business Excellence
2020 - Northern Grounds Coffeehouse
2021 - Forth Floral
2022 - Fiebke Dental
2023 - CT's Deli
2024 - Heather Collins Photography
Business Excellence
2020 - Shoeder's RV & Marine
2021 - Culver's of Rhinelander
2022 - Trig's
2023 - Nicolet Bank
2024 - Ripco Credit Union
Community Service
2020 - Rhinelander Area Food Pantry
2021 - Rhinelander District Library
2022 - GFWC - Rhinelander Woman's Club
2023 - YMCA of the Northwoods
2024 - Rhinelander Area Silent Trails Assoc. (RASTA)
Community Enhancement
2020 - YMCA of the Northwoods
2021 - Hodag Dome
2022 - Rhinelander Community Foundation
2023 - Blain's Farm & Fleet
2024 - Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Company Culture
2020 - Ripco Credit Union
2021 - CT's Deli
2022 - Northland CPA's
2023 - The Crimson Curry Cafe
2024 - Trig's
Entrepreneurial Achievement
2020 - Tom's Drawing Board
2021 - Dustin Chronister
2022 - Inspire Digital Studios
2023 - The Pines Event Center
2024 - Cutz with Connection
Community Volunteer of the Year
2020 - Meg Sprecksel
2021 - Robyn Farley
2022 - Dawn Panzer
2023 - Casey Lehmann
2024 - Amy Vanney
Spirit of the Hodag
2020 - Kerry Bloedorn
2021 - Ben Brunell
2022 - Rachel Boehlen
2023 - Jeremy Mayo
2024 - Eric Burke