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CELEBRATE
The Northcentral Wisconsin
Business Community
&
HONOR
Key past leaders
who have helped us grow.
"As a community we celebrate excellence, perseverance, innovation, integrity, commitment, vision and good old- fashioned hard work. We are blessed that people of this caliber have chosen north central Wisconsin as their home, serving as an inspiration and as role models in business and industry, and in philanthropy. Champions of Business provides the leadership and platform to elevate and shine a spotlight upon greatness for all to see and aspire to."
~ Jean Tehan
SAVE THE DATE
May 7, 2026
Congratulations 2026 Champions!
Northcentral Wisconsin is a great place to do business.
Join us in celebrating the many successful business leaders who helped make Northcentral Wisconsin and the Wausau area economy grow. Learn about how these leaders conducted business and impacted our community. It's inspiring and enlightening!
Presented by: Junior Achievement of Wisconsin - Northcentral District
YOU'RE INVITED
May 7, 2026
Jefferson Street Inn
Cocktail Hour: 5:00 p.m.
Elegant Dinner: 6:30 p.m.
Program: 7:30 p.m. 
Junior Achievement names Champions of Business 2024
Outstanding area business leaders who helped shape our area’s economy in past years will be honored this spring at the 15th Annual Champions of Business dinner established by Junior Achievement of Wisconsin, Inc. – Northcentral District.
John Sturtevant, John Noel, and John and Carolyn Sonnentag have been selected as the 2024 honorees. A dinner on May 9 at the Jefferson Street Inn & Event Center will celebrate their historic contributions to the Wausau area business community.
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2023 Junior Achievement announces Champions of Business
Feb 20, 2024
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2022 Champions of Business Announced by Junior Achievement
Feb 08, 2022
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2020 Champions of Business Announced by Junior Achievement
Feb 04, 2020
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John Noel Welcomed as Keynote Speaker for Sold Out Junior Achievement Fundraiser
Apr 26, 2019