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.
