Best of Business Awards 2026

JOIN US FOR THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY BUSINESS LUNCH

We’re celebrating our milestone year with four leaders who have found steadying wisdom to keep them on course in a fast-paced business world. Join us in honoring these Best of Madison Leadership Award winners who have demonstrated commitment to helping Madison grow, alongside our newest class of Best Places to Work in Madison. Best of Madison Leadership Award winners will also participate in a panel discussion hosted by News 3 Now This Morning anchor Chris Stanford to offer guests their best leadership advice, guiding principles and lessons learned to stay focused.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2026

11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The Madison Concourse Hotel & Governor's Club

Best of Madison Leadership Honorees below

Presenting Sponsor: Heckmann Financial

Table Top Sponsor: The Employer Group

Dessert Sponsor: Rural Mutual Insurance Co.

$50 Individual Ticket

$47 ($470) Table of 10

Best of Madison Leadership 2026 Honorees

RENEE MOE | President and CEO at United Way of Dane County

AARON OLVER | Managing Director at University Research Park

RUBEN L. ANTHONY JR. | President and CEO at Urban League of Greater Madison

ELLIE WESTMAN CHIN | President and CEO at Destination Madison

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