Talent & Education

    Golden Apple Awards

    Presented by The Greater Green Bay Chamber and the Donald and Darlene Long Family Foundation

    After being inspired by a recognition event in Florida to honor teachers, Donald J. Long, Sr., founder of Imperial Inc. (now Imperial Supplies), began to lay the groundwork for the Golden Apple Awards in 1986. Thanks to his perseverance, the first Golden Apple Awards were presented in 1994.  This event is one of a few recognition events of its kind nationwide, and with our partnership with WLUK FOX 11, is televised locally.

    Nominate a deserving teacher and/or team of teachers for the 2025 Golden Apple Awards! Nominations open October 1, 2024 at 8 a.m. and close October 25, 2024 at 3 p.m.

    The nomination process for the Golden Apple Awards has closed. Nominations are being reviewed and nominee(s) are being selected by their schools to move forward in the process at this time.

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    Event Details

    Date: Wednesday, April 2, 2025

    Time: 5 - 8:30 p.m.

    Location: Oneida Hotel, 2040 Airport Drive, Green Bay, WI 54313

    Attire: Formal attire (full length gowns, cocktail dresses, suits, etc.)

    Parking: Please park in the front by the Oneida Casino Hotel entrance and enter through the main doors. Take a right through the lobby, past the cafe, and continue following the hallway towards the ballroom entrance.

    Ticket Information: More information to come February 2025.

    Schedule of Events

    5 p.m | Doors Open

    5 - 5:45 p.m. | Cocktail Hour, Networking, and Photo Station

    6 p.m. | Welcome & Program Begins

    6:15 p.m. | Dinner

    7 - 8:30 p.m. | Awards Presentation

    *Due to 2025 NFL Draft hosted in Green Bay, WI, the event has been scheduled earlier to better service our guests.

     

    WHAT IS THE GOLDEN APPLE AWARDS?

    The Greater Green Bay Chamber's Golden Apple Awards program annually recognizes high-quality educators in Greater Green Bay in areas of professionalism, leadership, and innovation. We strive to improve awareness and the importance of quality education within our community.

    WHY THE GOLDEN APPLE AWARDS EXIST

    We recognize that quality education is instrumental in the success of Greater Green Bay and have created an avenue that celebrates those within the educational field who contribute exceptional work towards educational attainment.

    WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR A GOLDEN APPLE?

    Golden Apple Awards are awarded to certified teachers only. At this time, paraprofessionals, teacher aids, school administrators, etc., are not eligible nominees. 

    View the Judging Process

     

    2024 Recipients

    Andrea Huggett
    Andrea Huggett | Edison Middle School
    Nathan Knight
    Nathan Knight | Bay View Middle School
    Kaleb Santy
    Kaleb Santy | Pulaski Community Middle School
    Carly Shier
    Carly Shier | Hemlock Creek Elementary School
    Clayton Vader
    Clayton Vader | Preble High School
    Caitlin Vanden Wyngaard
    Caitlin Vanden Wyngaard | Notre Dame de la Baie Academy
    Gina Wagner
    Gina Wagner | Denmark Middle School
    Patty Wojcik
    Patty Wojcik | Seymour Community High School

    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 this 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.

    Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors

    Floral | Event Design | Photography

    Questions?

    Contact Amber Crisp at  acrisp@greatergbc.org or call 920.593.3411.