Legacy of Leadership

Name: Legacy of Leadership
Start: 2026-08-06T16:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-08-06T19:00:00-05:00

Legacy of Leadership is an exclusive gathering for Leadership Green Bay alumni, an evening of connection, celebration, and continued community impact. Designed to reconnect alumni across cohorts and strengthen Greater Green Bay’s leadership network, this special event honors the individuals whose leadership leaves a lasting mark on our community.

Join us to recognize outstanding leaders through the Leo Frigo Leadership Award and the John M. and Meredith B. Rose Award, while supporting the next generation of leaders through a featured fundraising experience benefiting Leadership Green Bay.

Nominate a leader today!

Nominations are now open for the Leo Frigo Leadership Award and the John M. and Meredith B. Rose Award.

The nomination form can be found here, or learn more about each award.

Event Details

August 6 @ 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Heavy hor d’oeuvres will be provided

Location

Stonewood Venue: 850 Kepler Dr., Green Bay, WI 54311

We reserve the right to refuse registration or deny entry to any individual, or to request that any attendee leave the event, at our sole discretion and without prior notice.

Event Photography: Please be advised that photo or video may be taken at this event for use on the Chamber website, social media, and/or other promotional materials. Your attendance at this event, gives consent to the Greater Green Bay Chamber to use your image and likeness for educational, archival, or promotional purposes.

Refund Policy: As a non-profit, all funds received from the event directly impact and support the critical programs and operations of the Greater Green Bay Chamber. Therefore, we do not issue refunds for cancellations. We appreciate your understanding.

John F. Hager Hall of Fame Award

The John F. Hager Hall of Fame recognizes an individual from the Leadership Green Bay Alumni Network who possesses an unwavering commitment to community leadership and the legacy of Leadership Green Bay.

This awards given out at the discretion of the Chamber Professional & Legacy Committee, only if they’ve identified someone deserving of induction

Past Award Recipients

2025 | Kasha Huntowski
2024 | Glen Tilot

Leo Frigo Leadership Award

The Leo Frigo Leadership Award is bestowed on an esteemed volunteer or alumni of the Leadership Green Bay program, a person who has made a significant, continual contribution to the program and to leadership in the community. This is the program’s highest honor and the honoree is recognized as a significant contributor to the success of Leadership Green Bay, and as an advocate and model of community leadership. Criteria include providing services for at least five years to the Leadership Green Bay program in a role that was not of a paid capacity; consistently providing leadership to community groups and mentors leaders within the program, the profession and the community; is a Leadership Green Bay alumnus, community volunteer or corporate supporter of the program.

Past Award Recipients

2025 | John Bushmaker
2024 | Noel Halvorsen
2023 | Steve Krueger
2021 | Heather Heil
2020 | John Hager
2019 | Tom Swiecichowski
2018 | Jodi Labs

John & Meredith Rose Business Leadership Award

The Meredith & John Rose Business Leadership Award recognizes companies whose community leadership exceeds the expected. Meredith & John Rose believe businesses should hold a commitment to strong leadership within the communities they serve. This award is bestowed upon companies that share those values and who continue to make a difference in Greater Green Bay.