MARKETPLACE runs a competitive awards program to recognize Wisconsin companies that exemplify business excellence, with dedicated award categories for larger and smaller, newer and more established businesses. In addition, the conference honors individuals and organizations that are providing leadership in the business communities served by MARKETPLACE.
DOA Supplier Diversity Program
(MBE, WBE, DVB)
Vets First Verification Program
Unified Certification Program
(DBE)
Woman Owned Certification
Minority Owned Certification
Outstanding Large Business Award Winners
Outstanding Small Business Award Winners
Rising Star Award Winners
Legacy Award Winners
Outstanding Large Business Award Finalists
For companies with 25 employees or more
Outstanding Small Business Award Finalists
For companies with 25 employees or fewer
Rising Star Award Finalists
JEAN MARIE THIEL
OSSIE KENDRIX JR.
UGO NWAGBARAOCHA
Diamond Discs International
RANDY CRUMP
MICHAEL PHILLIPS
FERN ORIE
Oweesta Corporation
BRIAN A. MITCHELL, P.E
Michels Corporation
The MARKETPLACE Sponsor Hall of Fame was established to honor companies that have exhibited commitment to minority, women and veteran owned business development through perennial MARKETPLACE sponsorship contributions.
Prior year inductees