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ANNUAL DINNER

The Annual Meeting and Dinner is held each January.
Chamber leaders report on the activities of the past year and forecast plans for the year to come.
This event features an array of appetizers and beverages served by Chamber members,
followed by an awards program.

Award criteria:

Rising Star Award

This award honors an “up and coming” Chamber member business or individual that has shown a commitment to the work of the Chamber and the betterment of our community.

Community Service Award

This award recognizes a Chamber member business or individual that demonstrates considerable support of service organizations, projects, and activities in the Baraboo area, or that works to improve the lives of its clients or customers through results-driven programming.

Tourism Award

The tourism award is presented to a Chamber member business, organization, or individual that makes outstanding contributions to our local thriving tourist industry.

Business of the Year Award

This award is presented to a Chamber member business that has demonstrated the ability to overcome adversity, has grown during its existence, and contributes to the community and the Chamber.

President’s Award

This award honors an individual or business that has shown a commitment to the work of the Chamber as determined by the President of the board.

Ambassador of the Year Award

This award, named for founding Ambassadors Club member Chris Anderson, recognizes an Ambassador who exemplifies Chris’ positivity and dedication.

Previous recipients

The list of past recipients is distinguished:

2023

Business of the Year: SSM Health St. Clare Hospital
Tourism Award: Explore Sauk County
President’s Award: Pulse Fitness
Ambassador of the Year: Lori Witt
Community Service Award: Beyond Blessed Pantry
Rising Star: Baraboo Children’s Museum

2022

Business of the Year: Teel Plastics
Tourism Award: Shelley Mordini, Baraboo Tours
President’s Award: Sherri Schaaf, ogs.law
Ambassador of the Year: Bill Hays, RE/MAX Grand
Community Service Award: Hope House
Rising Star: Seth Taft, Downtown Baraboo

2021

Business of the Year: Baraboo State Bank
Tourism: Tumbled Rock Brewery
Rising Star: Jake Franzen and Betty Thiessen, Ski-Hi Fruit Farm
Community Service: Boys & Girls Club
President’s Award: Ana Torres, Las Milpas Restaurant

2020

President’s Award: Mary Dressen

2019

Business of the Year: Coffee Bean Connection

Tourism: Devil’s Lake State Park

Rising Star: Balanced Rock Winery

Community Service: Baraboo Young Professionals

President’s Award: Raegen Trimmer

2018

Business of the Year: Baraboo Broadcasting

Tourism: Downtown Baraboo, Inc.

Rising Star: Baraboo Young Professionals

Community Service: Greater Sauk Community Foundation

2017

Business of the Year: Pizza Ranch

Tourism: Johnsen Insurance

Community Service: Boys & Girls Club

Rising Star: Kelsey McDermott

2016

Business of the Year: Baraboo Burger Company

Tourism: Scott O’Donnell

Community Service: Brandon and Nicki Green

Rising Star: Lacey Steffes

2015

Business of the Year: Jose’s Authentic Mexican Restaurant

Tourism: Big Top Parade

Community Service: Teel Plastics

Rising Star: Nicki Green

2014

Business of the Year: Larson Automotive

Tourism: Circus World

Community Service: Pizza Ranch

Rising Star: Clint Hutchens

2013

Business of the Year: Pierce’s Marketplace

Tourism: Big Top Parade

Community Service: Boys & Girls Club

2012

Business of the Year: Circus World

Retail: Broadway Diner

Tourism: Devil’s Lake State Park

Community Service: Hill’s Wiring

2011

Business of the Year: Don-Rick Insurance

Retail: Coffee Bean Connection

Tourism: Ho-Chunk Gaming

Community Service: Pizza Ranch

2010

Business of the Year: Cell.Plus

Retail: Spa Serenity

Tourism: Concerts on the Square

Community Service: People Helping People

2009

Business of the Year: Alliant Energy

Retail: Ardyth’s Sew-N-Vac Shoppe

Tourism: International Crane Foundation

Community Service: Bill and Shirley Brown

2008

Business of the Year: Teel Plastics

Retail: Bekah Kate’s

Tourism:  Downtown Baraboo, Inc.

Community Service: Pierce’s Marketplace

2007

Business of the Year: Baraboo National Bank

Retail: Baraboo Motors

Tourism: Aldo Leopold Foundation

Community Service: Culver’s

2006

Business of the Year: St. Clare Hospital

Retail: Baraboo Motors

Tourism: The Big Dig

Community Service: Domino’s Pizza

2005

Business of the Year: Monk’s Bar & Grill

Retail: Pierce’s Eastside Market

Tourism: Devil’s Lake State Park

2004

Retail: McGann Furniture

Tourism:  Friends of the Baraboo Zoo

2003

Retail: Pierce’s Pick ‘N’ Save

Tourism: Al. Ringling Theatre

2002

Retail: Furniture Loft

Tourism: Baraboo Rapids River Rally

2001

Retail: Baraboo Candy Co.

Tourism:  Fall Art Tour

2000

Retail: Supreme Awards

Tourism: Badger Steam & Gas Engine Club Show

1999

Retail: Corner Drug Store

Tourism: Building Committee – Visitor Center

1998

Retail: S & S Interiors

Tourism: Time Travel Geologic Tour

1997

Retail: Just Imagine

Tourism: Pizza Hut

1996

Retail: Cornerstore Gallery

Tourism: Mid-Continent Railway Museum

1995

Retail: Creative Energies

Tourism: International Crane Foundation

1994

Retail: Don Larson Chevrolet-Buick-Cadillac

Tourism: Circus World Museum

Download a list of past recipients here.

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