Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce celebrates award winners

The Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce (RACC) is excited has announced the recipients of its 2025 Annual Awards, presented at the Chamber’s Annual Awards Gala & Fundraiser on January 22. Each year, RACC celebrates area businesses and community members for their impact on the Rhinelander community at the annual event.
“The purpose of these awards is to identify, honor and reinforce the contributions that are positively impacting the Rhinelander Area,” Chamber officials said in a press release.
This year’s award winners include:
• Small Business Excellence Award – Butcher Shop Bake Company
• Business Excellence Award – AirPro Fan & Blower Company

• Community Service Award – Rhinelander Community Foundation
• Community Enhancement Award – School District of Rhinelander
• Entrepreneurial Achievement Award – The Hilgermann Center for Community
• Company Culture Excellence Award – Heck Capital Advisors
• Community Volunteer of the Year – Brandon Karaba
• Spirit of the Hodag Award – Lloyd Gauthier
• Fantastic 5 Under 40 – Nicole Brand, Shannon Campy, Abbie Cline, Luke Durkee and Stefanie Edwards
• Fab 5 - 40 and Over – Abbey Dall Lukowski, Cecily Dawson, Janet Jamison, Bob Lueder and Jerrod Olson.