MONROE — Green County Development Corporation (GCDC) is now accepting nominations for special awards to honor businesses and individuals who have made outstanding contributions to Green County. Nominations are due Monday, March 2.
Awards will be given in the following categories:
● Outstanding Business of the Year, which honors a business that has demonstrated an exemplary commitment to Green County’s economic growth. This business will have made a significant improvement to strengthen its market position or have overcome an obstacle affecting the company’s ability to grow.
● Entrepreneurial Spirit Award, which honors an entrepreneur with a hunger for opportunity, a growth mindset, a willingness to learn, a willingness to find solutions to challenges and problems, and a strong work ethic.
● Leadership Legacy Award, which honors an individual who exemplifies the character of a true leader.
Eligible Businesses must reside in Green County and nominations are accepted for any exceptional business worth noting. Any individual, group or business may nominate a business or leader, and business and individuals may nominate themselves.
Award winners from the past 5 years in the respective categories are not eligible (see list):
● Past Business of the Year (The Morning Mug, SSM Health Monroe, Precision Drive & Control, CGM Sales, Dirty Dog Taphaus)
● Past Entrepreneur Spirit (Dan and Ashley Wegmueller, Chris Schindler and Ryan Wild, David Parr, Joey and Jordyn VanMatre)
● Past Leadership Legacy (Ron Buholzer, Doug Pinnow, Mike Sanders, Bob Erb, Chad Kundert)
To nominate a business or individual, visit greencountydevelopment.com/news-events. If you need a paper application, contact GCDC at gcdc@greencountydevelopment.com or call 608-328-9452. Applications completed online will be sent automatically to GCDC, paper copies can be mailed to GCDC, 1016 16th Ave Monroe, WI 53566.
Awards will be presented at GCDC’s Annual Dinner & Awards, on March 20 at Turner Hall in Monroe. Details on this event and ticket sales can be found at greencountydevelopment.com/news-events/.
GCDC, is a non-profit organization building the economic future of Green County communities and businesses through public-private partnerships. For more information, visit GCDC at www.
greencountydevelopment.com.
