Each year the Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership takes pride in recognizing deserving Downtown Fond du Lac businesses with our Downtown Fond du Lac Business Awards. Award winners are selected based upon specific eligibility criteria and feedback from the Fond du Lac community by way of nomination form submissions. Awards are then presented to recipient businesses during the Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership Annual Meeting the following Spring.
Nominations for the 2024 Downtown Fond du Lac Business Awards are currently open through January 31, 2025.
Anyone may nominate a business for either category. Please be prepared to share why you believe the downtown business should receive the award for which you are submitting the nomination. Self-nominations are encouraged. All nomination forms received will be considered.
Downtown Fond du Lac New Business Award
The Downtown Fond du Lac New Business Award is presented annually to a new Downtown Fond du Lac business which has shown strength in innovation, resiliency, business performance, and overall contributions to the industry as well as the Fond du Lac community.
Eligible businesses must have opened within the Downtown Fond du Lac District during the calendar year, and remained open through the end of the calendar year.
Previous New Business Award Winners
- 2023 – Mirrorball Home Decor
- 2022 – Hang 10 Poké / Fondy Axe Company (tie)
- 2021 – Cellar District
- 2020 – Lunar & Lake Book Market
- 2019 – Hair Lounge & HempWorks
- 2018 – Brick House
- 2017 – Atlas Gaming
- 2016 – Annie’s Fountain City Cafe
- 2015 – Mix It Up Bakery
2024 New Business Award Eligible Businesses
- 920 Blendz
- Accent Wealth Management
- Alicia Hans, MSW, LCSW
- Boondocks
- Cornerstone Caregiving
- Gracebridge Alliance
- Lacteos y Variedades Aisa
- Lavish Coffee
- Lucky Dog Rescue
- Mike’s Memorabilia
- Noel’s Touch Esthetics
- Nourish
- Pillar & Vine
- PupLux Pet Spa
- Remedy Intelligent Staffing
- Schumacher Construction
- Shea Avenue Boutique
- Studio B Salon & Spa
- Tantrum
- The Reiki Room
- Thrivent – Great Lakes Advisor Group
- Thrivent – Lakefront Group FDL
- TRUE Fitness
- Wonder
- Yakuub’s Korner
Downtown Fond du Lac Legacy Award
The Downtown Legacy Award is presented annually to a business which has been located in Downtown Fond du Lac for 50 years or more and has shown strength in innovation, resiliency, business performance, and overall contributions to the industry as well as the Fond du Lac community.
Eligible businesses must have been operating in the Downtown Fond du Lac District for at least 50 years, and remained open through the end of the award calendar year.
Previous Downtown Legacy Award Winners
- 2023 – National Exchange Bank & Trust
- 2022 – Hotel Retlaw
- 2021 – Joe’s Fox Hut
- 2020 – Wood’s Floral & Gifts
- 2019 – Fond du Lac Public Library
- 2018 – Fond du Lac Family YMCA
- 2017 – U.S. Bank
- 2016 – Edith’s Bridal
- 2015 – Kitz & Pfiel True Value
2024 Downtown Legacy Award Eligible Businesses
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- ADVOCAP
- Air Force Recruiting Center
- Army Recruiting Center
- Badger Soft Water
- Bob’s Pizza
- Central Barber
- Cutter Vac
- Envision Greater Fond du Lac (Formerly FDL Association of Commerce)
- Fox Valley Savings Bank
- Haber M&M Printing
- Jerry Schuchardt Insurance
- Krail Jewelry
- Kurki Funeral Chapel & Crematory (Formerly Kurki-Mach Funeral Home)
- NAPA Auto Parts
- St. Joseph’s Book Room
- The Other Place
- The Goldsmith
- Wempners’ School of Dance