Momentum West is Accepting Applications for 2022 Economic Development Awards

Momentum West, the premier regional economic development organization for West Central Wisconsin, is accepting applications for awards to be presented at their Annual Meeting in March 2022. “We have a lot to celebrate in West Central Wisconsin. While 2021 was certainly a challenging and unprecedented year, it was also a year when local businesses, partners and organizations rose to those challenges. They demonstrated the strength, resiliency, dedication and innovative spirit that defines West Central Wisconsin. As a community leader I am proud of what we have accomplished together and pleased to be able to shine light on leaders within our community,” said Steve Jahn, Executive Director of Momentum West. 

Award Categories

Momentum West seeks to recognize leaders from throughout the community. Award categories are inclusive of traditional economic development activities like business expansions, but also of important factors that influence regional quality of life. Entrepreneurs and young professionals are also recognized. 

The award categories are:

• Diversity and Inclusion Award 
• Entrepreneur of the Year 
• Top Development Project of the Year 
• Top Talent Initiative 
• Young Professional of the Year
• Regional Collaboration Award 
• Regional Impact Award 
• Above and Beyond Award

The 2021 winners were:

• Diversity and Inclusion Award - UW-Eau Claire and UW-Eau Claire Foundation - The Center for Racial and Restorative Justice - Sponsored by Market & Johnson
• Entrepreneur of the Year - Water Street Deli and Grocery – Sponsored by WEDC/StartIn WCW
• Top Project of the Year - VES, a project by John and Jennifer McBride – Sponsored by Hoeft Builders
• Top Talent Initiative - Chippewa County YouthBuild - Sponsored by Touchstone Energy Cooperatives of the Dairyland Power System
• Young Professional of the Year - Keri Schreiner, Economic Development Manager for the City of River Falls - Sponsored by RCU
• Regional Collaboration Award - GMDC Virtual Spec Building and WiSys VentureHome– Sponsored by RCU
• Regional Impact Award - Red Cedar Watershed - Sponsored by Xcel Energy
• Above and Beyond Award - Regional Health Care Workers - Sponsored by CVTC

Momentum West 2022 Annual Meeting

Momentum West will be hosting its Annual Meeting and Economic Development Awards during the month of March 2022. This event celebrates the best of West Central Wisconsin and those who are making a difference in the community every day. 

Award recipients will be recognized at the annual meeting in March 2022, location and time to be announced early 2022.

Please submit your entries to:

steve@momentumwest.org