Kelly Norton was named as the recipient of the 2026 Woman of Achievement Award by the Fond du Lac Area Women’s Fund.
She will be recognized at the 22nd Annual Power of the Purse Luncheon on April 22, at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center.
Norton has 11 years of service with the Fond du Lac Area Women’s Fund. She served as the first director of development for the MPTC Foundation and at the Saint Mary Springs Association. She launched FDL Says No More, a community awareness campaign addressing domestic violence. She is currently at Grande Cheese Company as enterprise brand senior director.
“Leadership isn’t about making decisions alone,” Norton said. “It’s about establishing the vision, supporting the team, and empowering them to execute in a way that feels authentic to them.”
event Highlights:
- Keynote address from Kelly Norton on servant leadership and women’s empowerment
- Networking opportunities with like-minded community members
- Silent auction featuring items from local businesses and generous donors
- Celebration of women’s achievements and community impact
- Recognition of outstanding women leaders in Fond du Lac
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All proceeds from ticket sales and the silent auction directly support the fund’s mission to empower women and girls in the community through grants and programming.

This article was originally posted on Insight on Business.