Red Shoes Inc. receives LEAVEN partnership award

June 29, 2026

APPLETON – Red Shoes Inc., an Appleton-based marketing and public relations agency, has been named the 2025 recipient of the Robert A. Udulutsch Award from LEAVEN, a nonprofit serving families facing financial hardship in Outagamie, Calumet and northeastern Winnebago counties.

Per leavenfoxcities.org, the award recognizes individuals and organizations that demonstrate strong partnership and support for LEAVEN’s mission of providing emergency assistance to local families.

LEAVEN Executive Director Nikki Gerhard said the agency has served as a collaborative partner in helping expand awareness and engagement across the region.

“Red Shoes has been a collaborative, responsive partner and a true extension of our team,” she said. “Their team’s creativity, strategy and genuine investment in our mission have helped us build stronger awareness and connection across the community.”

Maria Nelson, president of Red Shoes Inc., said the recognition reflects the agency’s commitment to mission-driven storytelling and community impact.

“We are deeply honored to receive the Robert A. Udulutsch 2025 Award because LEAVEN’s mission reflects the kind of work and impact we care about most at Red Shoes Inc., building trust, strengthening communities and helping organizations communicate in ways that truly support people’s lives,” she said. “As a marketing and public relations agency, we know strong partnerships and clear, thoughtful communication can make a meaningful difference, and that is exactly why this recognition means so much to our team.”

Red Shoes Inc. was honored June 4 at LEAVEN’s Annual Dinner for a Cause.