Kenosha County, one of the most dynamic parts of southeastern Wisconsin, is home to many successful companies and business leaders. The Ovation Awards, presented annually by the Kenosha Area Business Alliance in partnership with BizTimes Media, recognizes the best of the best. For years, the program has honored companies and individuals that have exhibited a history of growth, innovation and a positive overall impact on the community and local economy.

Beginning this year, the Ovation Awards will alternate its focus between recognizing Kenosha County’s top companies and its most impressive business leaders. This year’s focus is on people, honoring a business leader of the year, community impact award winner and five outstanding young professionals (the Future 5) who are rising stars in the Kenosha County business community. Profiles of the winners are on the following pages.

The Ovation Awards program and related coverage by BizTimes provides an opportunity to learn more about the companies and people that are powering Kenosha County’s economy.

On behalf of our sponsors Johnson Financial Group, Uline, UW-Parkside, Allied Plastics, Bane-Nelson, Fair Oaks Foods, Gilbane, Mortenson, Glen Fern Construction, Heartland Produce Co., M3 Insurance and MTI Motion, we are proud to recognize and celebrate their collective achievements.

2026 KABA Ovation Awards

Business Leader of the Year: Tim Neal, president, Allied Plastics

Community Impact Award: Brian Nelson, vice president, Bane-Nelson Inc.

KABA Ovation Awards Future 5:

Maggie Campbell, director of strategic initiatives, Building our Future

Nolan Flynn, director of marketing, LaMaccia Travel

Sarah Howard, executive director, Visit Pleasant Prairie

Savannah Myers, community development educator, UW-Madison Extension

Dan and Nick Tenuta, managers, Tenuta’s Deli

Read more at the BizTimes.