Above / Located on the third level of the Main Street Promenade in downtown Naperville, the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce promotesĀ an active membership of 1,300 organizations of every size and from every sector, and for the past two years has honored an “outstanding” member. (PN Photo)
The Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce recently recognized Celeste Wagner of Aurelioās Pizzeria and Cā¢SAW Marketing as the 2016 Outstanding Chamber Member. For the second year, the Chamber has honored one of its Members for dedication and devotion to the organization. Wagner was feted during “A Toast to Our Members: An Evening of Celebration,” hosted by the Chamber in September.
Above / 2015 Outstanding Chamber Member Mark Galati and NACC President & CEO Nicki Anderson presented Celeste Wagner, center, with the 2016 Outstanding Chamber Member of the Year during festivities on Sept. 22, 2016, at The Wentz, located on the campus of North Central College. (Photo courtesy NACC)
In selecting the individual, the Chamber considered the following criteria: years of membership, participation in Chamber committees or programs, number of advisory positions held, volunteer initiatives and outstanding contributions.
āIt is because of our Members that weāre able to provide the necessary resources for our businesses community. Whether itās professional development, advocacy or marketing and visibility, our Members drive the success of this Chamber,ā stated Nicki Anderson, Chamber President & CEO, in a news release. Ā āCeleste is a perfect example of Members who consistently contribute time, talent and treasure. She is committed to this Chamber and the community which is evident in her willingness to step up whenever thereās a need. She was a natural selection for NACC Member of the Yearā
Above /Ā During the inaugural Pumpkin Race hosted by Turning Pointe Autism Foundation on Oct. 15, Celeste Wagner and her grandson raced for Aurelio’s! (PN Photo)
Celeste Wagner is the owner of three Aurelioās Pizzerias located in Naperville, Oakbrook Terrace and Woodridge.Ā She is also founder and Executive Director at Cā¢SAW Marketing, a boutique marketing firm specializing in sponsorship, advertising, and social media management. Wagner began her firm in 1999 after serving as Sponsorship & Event Manager at Navy Pier and built her success from the ground up.Ā Clients include Autobahn Country Club, The Labs USA, Shell Oil, Soldier Field and Aurelioās Pizza.
Celeste has lived in Naperville since 1982 and calls it home. She is deeply involved in the community and donates her time and resources to many charitable events and organizations. She has also serves on the Loaves & Fishes Community Services and St. Raphael School boards and is a member of the Rotary Club of Naperville and the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce.
She partners with many local nonprofits including NCTV, Naperville Park District and is actively involved with Literacy DuPage to empower employees in the workplace. In 2014, Wagner was awarded the Loaves & Fishes Fireball Award which encompasses all the core values of the organization.
Celeste resides in Naperville with her husband, Steve,Ā and son William.Ā She also has two grown sons, T.F. and Mathias, and four grandchildren. Ā Along with everything else, she enjoys spending time with her grandchildren at home and at the many local Naperville attractions such as the Pumpkin Race Festival held on Oct. 15 at Rotary Hill along the Riverwalk.
Story submitted by Lauren Holtz for the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce.