Visit Lake Geneva
IMPACT AWARDS 2025
VISIT Lake Geneva is pleased to announce the opening of nominations for its 2025 Impact Awards. For over 50 years, since 1974, VISIT Lake Geneva has used this annual occasion to honor those who have made positive and significant impacts on the quality of life in the Lake Geneva community.
Members of the community are invited to nominate a person, business, or organization in any of these five esteemed award categories:
OUTSTANDING CITIZEN AWARD
Presented to a person who represents the Lake Geneva region at its very best, consistently making a positive difference.
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD
Presented to a business or organization that exemplifies excellence in business culture and embodies social responsibility by giving back to the local community.
COMMUNITY BETTERMENT AWARD
Presented to a non-profit organization that enhances and improves the quality of life in the Lake Geneva region.
HOSPITALITY AWARD
Presented to a person or business who exemplifies outstanding customer service, care, and hospitality.
RISING STAR AWARD
A person, organization, or business who, in 5 years or less in their respective field, has made a substantial impact in their profession.
Award recipients will be announced and celebrated at VISIT Lake Geneva’s Annual Partnership Dinner in October. Click the image below to submit your nomination.
Please note: The number of nominations submitted for a business, organization, or individual does not increase their likelihood of being selected. What matters most is the quality and thoughtfulness of the nomination itself. A single, well-written and sincere nomination can make a meaningful impact and provide the Visit Lake Geneva Board with all they need to thoughtfully consider each candidate for this year’s Impact Awards.
Learn about our 2024 Impact Award winners HERE>.
Above: Meet the Class of 2024! This is a dedicated group of individuals representing some amazing businesses and organizations that embody the very best of Lake Geneva. From left to right are; Pat Herman, Deb Otlewis, and Kathleen Papcke of the Geneva Lake Women's Association, Walt Chadick, with Yerkes Observatory, Donald Driver, Dianna Colman with the Yerkes Future Foundation, Tai Serna and Anthony Silvestri with Magpies Den & Pen, and Emily Trainor with Queen Bee Artisan Market.
