Eau Claire, WI — The Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the Eau What a Night: The Chamber’s 109th Annual Meeting on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. The evening focused on honoring, networking, and engaging with our business community. The following recipients were recognized at the event:

Outstanding Chamber Volunteer of the Year – For outstanding volunteerism and dedicated service. 

• Jennifer McHugh – Royal Credit Union
• Heather Costley – Mayo Clinic Health System

Glassbrenner – Klinkhammer Spirit Award – Awarded to the person who has demonstrated the highest level of commitment to the Ambassador program.

• Josh Zeug – Huebsch Services

Outstanding Young Professional of the Chippewa Valley – In appreciation of adhering to the core values of the Young Professionals of the Chippewa Valley, which include Inclusivity, Integrity, Aspiration, and Fun.

• Travis Ida – Trust Point

Public Employee of the Year – Personal and professional development qualities that contribute to the spirit of progress between the public and private sectors – dedication, concern, productivity, quality of work, and a problem-solving attitude. 

• Matt Rokus – Police Chief, City of Eau Claire