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Nominations are now open for the 2023 Chamber Awards.
Award winners will be announced at the November 9, 2023 Annual Awards Dinner.
Awards will be presented in the following categories:
Large Business of the Year: 50 or More Employees
- Nominee must be a member in good standing with the West Bend Area Chamber of Commerce.
- Nominee must have been in business for at least 3 years.
- Nominee must have demonstrated one or more of the following characteristics:
- Revenue and / or jobs growth / creation
- Revenue of 20 million or more annually with 50 or more employees
- Innovative products or services
- Provides exemplary customer service
- Encourages and provides professional development of staff
- Volunteers in the West Bend Area
Medium Business of the Year: 50 or Fewer Employees- Nominee must be a member in good standing with the West Bend Area Chamber of Commerce.
- Nominee must have been in business for at least 3 years.
- Nominee must have demonstrated one or more of the following characteristics:
- Revenue and / or jobs growth / creation
- Revenue of 10 million or more annually with 50 or fewer employees
- Innovative products or services
- Provides exemplary customer service
- Encourages and provides professional development of staff
- Volunteers in the West Bend Area
Small Business of the Year: 20 or Fewer Employees- Nominee must be a member in good standing with the West Bend Area Chamber of Commerce.
- Nominee must have been in business for at least 3 years.
- Nominee must be an independently owned business
- Nominee must have demonstrated one or more of the following characteristics:
- Revenue and / or jobs growth
- Annual revenue of less than 2 million with 20 or fewer employees
- Innovative products or services
- Provides exemplary customer service
- Volunteers in the West Bend Area
Non–Profit of the Year: 501-C3 Organizations- Nominee must be a member in good standing with the West Bend Area Chamber of Commerce.
- Nominee must be an active 501-C3 organization operating in the West Bend Area
- Nominee must have been in operation for at least 3 years.
- Nominee must have shown exemplary support of the West Bend Area
- Nominee must have demonstrated the following:
- Outstanding contributions to the community
- Organizational excellence and responsibility to stakeholders
- Nominee must provide the following:
- Mission statement of the nominated 501-C3
- Listing of current initiatives
New Chamber Member of the Year- Nominee must be a member in good standing with the West Bend Area Chamber of Commerce.
- Nominee must have joined the Chamber during the past 12 months
- Nominee must have demonstrated one or more of the following characteristics:
- Commitment to the mission and purpose of the Chamber: Promote, Advocate, Connect, Educate
- Maximized their member benefits by participating on a committee
- Assisted with creating a new event or promoting an existing one
- Assisted to develop new and better membership services
- Helped to increase membership through referrals
- Volunteered for Chamber functions
Chamber Volunteer of the Year- Nominee must be a representative of a member in good standing with the West Bend Area Chamber of Commerce
- Nominee must have demonstrated one or more of the following characteristics:
- A powerful Chamber testimonial
- Strong spirit of community and service
- Willingness to go above and beyond for the benefit of the Chamber
- Active participation in committees, events, fundraising, and Chamber promotion
Economic Development Catalyst Award- Nominee must be a business in the city of West Bend.
- Nominee must have positively impacted the economic development of West Bend from October 2022 to September 2023.
- Nominee must have demonstrated one or more of the following characteristics:
- Extent of the impact on the quality of life and economic well-being of West Bend
- Development of strong relationships and collaboration with relevant partners and stakeholders
- Innovation or creativity
- Spin-off impact of the project
West Bend Area Chamber of Commerce
2022 Businesses of the Year
Congratulations to all our members who were nominated for the Business of the Year awards!
City of West Bend & West Bend Area Chamber of Commerce
Economic Development Catalyst Award
Milwaukee Tool
Small Employer of the YearAuthentic Wellness
Medium Employer of the Year
DACO Precision-Tool
Large Employer of the Year
Manitou Group
Community Agency of the Year
Casa Guadalupe Education Center
New Member of the Year
Local Hockey Partners LLC
DBA Milwaukee Power
Volunteer of the Year
Ann Johnson
Director's Award
Amy SchmoldtBusiness of the Year 2022 Nominees
Large Business
Delta Defense
Fleet Farm
GO Riteway Transportation Group
Kilian Management Services
Manitou Group
West Bend Mutual Insurance CompanyMedium Business
ComForCare Home Care
DACO Precision - ToolSmall Business
Albiero Plumbing & HVAC
American Construction Services
Authentic Wellness
Auto Safety Center
Bell Bank Mortgage
Dunn Brothers Coffee
GrandCare Systems
Laura Mitchell Consulting
Witte's Vegetable Market
Economic Catalyst of the YearEpic Creative
Milwaukee Tool
Community Agency
Boys & Girls Club of Washington County
Casa Guadalupe Education Center
Downtown West Bend Association
Economic Development Washington County
Friends, Inc.
Kettle Moraine YMCA
NAMI Washington County
The Threshold, Inc.
Volunteer Center of Washington County
West Bend Sunrise Rotary
West Bend Theater Company, Inc.New Member
Atlas Mudjacking
Beat Goes on Records & More
Crane & Arrow
DNA Hemp
Local Hockey Partners LLC DBA Milwaukee Power
Stingers Golf & Recreation
Total Restoration Services
Total Spectrum