JANUARY 16, 2025
RADISSON HOTEL LA CROSSE
The Young Professionals Awards unites dynamic Young Professionals (YP) and influential leaders from the La Crosse Area. Join us for an exciting evening celebrating the trailblazers and rising stars who are shaping our future.
2025 Awards include: Future Five, Entrepreneaur of the Year, Emerging Leader, and YP Workplace of the Year. Award winners will be recognized at the annual Young Professionals Awards event on Thursday, January 16, 2025.
TICKETS
$50 / Chamber Members, tables of 8 available
AWARDS
Nominations are open & anyone can nominate!
Individuals/businesses nominated for an award must meet the following minimum criteria in addition to any eligibility detailed by award:
- Must be 39 years of age or younger on January 1, 2025
- Chamber membership not required to nominate or be nominated
- Must spend most of their time working in the La Crosse Area: La Crosse, Onalaska, Holmen, La Crescent, West Salem, Shelby, Campbell, or other surrounding areas.
- Deadline for submissions are
Questions about the awards or issues with nomination forms? Reach out to info@lacrossechamber.com
FUTURE FIVE AWARD
The Future 5 Award is given to five up-and-coming Young Professionals who are exceling within their chosen field, industry, or career path. These individuals are connected to the community and those around them take notice of their leadership potential and commitment to excellence.
EMERGING LEADER AWARD
The Emerging Leader Award is given to one individual who has taken on a visible leadership role within the community and/or their industry. This individual has made exceptional strides to positively impact the La Crosse Area through dedicated volunteer work, the launch of a new community initiative, or some other work of similar impact.
BEST YOUNG PROFESSIONAL WORKPLACE OF THE YEAR AWARD
The Best YP (Young Professional) Workplace of the Year Award is given to one business or nonprofit organization that has been intentional about attracting, training, and retaining Young Professionals. Often, this is accomplished through building an attractive workplace culture, changing internal operations to meet the changing needs of their talent pool, offering unique benefits, or some other innovative way.
ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR AWARD
The Entrepreneur of the Year Award is given to one individual who goes above and beyond as the owner or operator of their own business. This individual is someone that other entrepreneurs look up to for industry knowledge, leadership advice, and connections.
PRESENTING SPONSOR -$3,000
- Exclusive opportunity
- Event communicated as Presented by your company
- Opportunity to welcome guests prior to awards ceremony
- 2 social media posts mentioning your business prior to the event
- 8 tickets included
- Logo recognition on the event website
- Logo recognition on event program
- Gobo light of your company’s logo displayed during event
EVENT SPONSOR - $750 (0 OF 4 SOLD)
- 4 tickets included
- Logo recognition on the event website
- Logo recognition on event program
- Gobo light of your company’s logo displayed during event
AFTER PARTY SPONSOR -$500
- Exclusive Opportunity
- 1 ticket included
- Signage during after party
- Logo recognition on the event website
- Logo recognition on event program
FUTURE 5 AWARD SPONSOR - $400
- Exclusive Opportunity
- Awards announced as “sponsored by” your company during awards ceremony
- Logo recognition on the event website
- Recognition in event program
ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR AWARD SPONSOR - $400
- Exclusive Opportunity
- Award announced as “sponsored by” your company during awards ceremony
- Logo recognition on the event website
- Recognition in event program
EMERGING LEADER AWARD SPONSOR - $400
- Exclusive Opportunity
- Award announced as “sponsored by” your company during awards ceremony
- Logo recognition on the event website
- Recognition in event program
MEDIA SPONSOR
- Exclusive Opportunity
- Award announced as “sponsored by” your company during awards ceremony
- Logo recognition on the event website
- Recognition in event program