About this Event
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
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor’s Club, 1 West Dayton Street, Madison, United States
USD 53.31 to USD 56.59
