Star Journal Staff

The Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual gala virtually this year. The program, shown on YouTube, included an awards portion to honor businesses and individuals in several categories. Nominations were made by community members and were judged by two review panels.

Visit the Rhinelander Chamber Facebook page to bid on items in the online auction. Bidding closes at noon Friday, Jan. 29.

Congratulations to the nominees and winners!

Small Business Excellence

• CT’s Deli
• Forth Floral
• Northern Grounds Coffee

Business Excellence

• Rhinelander Post office
• Ripco Credit Union
• Shoeder’s RV and Marine

Community Service

• Rhinelander Area Food Pantry
• Lights of the Northwoods
• Oneida County Fair

Community Enhancement

• Airpro Fan & Blower Co.
• Park City Credit Union
• YMCA of the Northwoods

Company Culture Excellence

• Airpro Fan & Blower Co.
• Nicolet College
• Ripco Credit Union

Entrepreneurial Achievement

• Replace-A-Lace
• Tom’s Drawing Board
• Vital Industries

Community Volunteer of the Year

• Linda Krebsbach
• Robyn Metz
• Meg Sprecksel
• Ryan Zietlow

Spirit of the Hodag Award

• Kerry Bloedorn
• Ben Brunell
• Mike Roberts