Celebrate Regional Businesses at Marian’s Annual B&I Dinner

Get ready to celebrate the best of regional businesses! Marian University is hosting the 44th Annual Business and Industry Awards on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at the Marian University Stayer Center. This year's event will bring together community and business leaders to honor the organizations that are driving innovation and economic growth in our area.

The night begins with a reception at 5:00 pm in the Dale R. Michels Atrium, with dinner at 6:00 pm in the Stayer Dining Room. Marian President Aaron Sadoff will be the Master of Ceremonies, with the awards program starting at 7:00 pm. All proceeds will go directly to student scholarships. Tickets are $150 per person, and the dress code is business attire.

This year, we're proud to shine a spotlight on these honorees:

• Spirit of Hospitality Award: Wendt's on the Lake
• Community Collaboration Award: Sophia Partners
• Economic Development Award: Village of Campbellsport
• Entrepreneur of the Year: Poco Pizza
• Special Achievement Award: Knuth Brewing
• Business of the Year: Quest Interiors
• Manufacturing Entrepreneur of the Year: Carbliss, Inc.
• International Business Achievement Award: Wells Vehicle Electronics
• George Becker Business Spirit Award: Fond du Lac Area Foundation

To view the full descriptions of the Awards: https://www.marianuniversity.edu/marian-universitys-business-industry-awards/business-and-industry-award-descriptions/To register for the Business and Industry Awards Dinner:

https://www.marianuniversity.edu/marian-universitys-business-industry-awards/

For any questions, please contact: [email protected], (920) 923-7164.

There are also sponsorship opportunities available.

Business and Industry Awards Dinner Sponsorship Levels

CEO Sponsor - $3,000

• Registration for eight
• Verbal recognition during the awards ceremony
• Acknowledgement in event program
• Logo placement in official event presentation
• Invitation to private reception with the award winners

Vice President Sponsor - $1,500

• Seating for four
• Verbal recognition and acknowledgement in event program
• Logo placement in official event presentation

Director Sponsor - $500

• Acknowledgement in event program
• Logo placement in official event presentation

To learn more about sponsorships, please visit: https://www.marianuniversity.edu/marian-universitys-business-industry-awards/ For questions on sponsorships, please contact Kim Laws, Vice President for Advancement and Alumni: [email protected], (920) 923-8604.