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2025 Annual Awards Dinner
Thursday, November 13th
Location: 1900 S. 18th Ave. Prairie Center Entrance
5:00 pm - 8:30 pmRSVP Deadline: October 27, 2025
Registration will close at 2:00 pm
About the Event:Join us for one of the most anticipated Chamber events of the year - the Annual Awards Dinner, where we come together to honor the outstanding accomplishments of West Bend area businesses, organizations, and individuals.
This year's theme is the KenDucky Derby - think Kentucky Derby but with a playful twist! Swap horses for jumbo, decorated rubber ducks, add in some friendly wagers, and you've got an evening that blends recognition, networking, and fun in true Chamber stye.
Enjoy Derby-inspired food stations, connect with fellow members, celebrate local achievements, cheer on your favorite business' duck in the races, and win fabulous prizes. It's a night full of excitement, celebration, and community spirit - an event you won't want to miss!
Award Categories:
Business of the Year
Non-Profit of the Year
New Chamber Member of the Year
Chamber Volunteer of the Year
Community Impact Award (New Award)
Legacy of Excellence Award (New Award)
Richard Klumb Ambassador of the Year
President's Award
KenDucky Derby Duck RacesThis year’s highlight is the Duck Races! Ten Chamber-member businesses will decorate jumbo rubber ducks and race them down a custom-built track. Guests can visit the “stables,” meet the sponsors, and place bets on their favorites.
Winning bets earn raffle tickets for prizes throughout the night, plus entry into the grand cash drawings—$200, $100, and $50 prizes with multiple winners in each tier. With bragging rights on the line and plenty of laughs along the way, the Kenducky Derby will have the whole room quacking with excitement!
Event Highlights:- Awards & Recognition: Celebrate the achievements of outstanding businesses and individuals who have made a significant impact on our community.
- Community Connections: Kick off the night with cocktail hour - mix, mingle, and network with fellow Chamber members in a lively, social setting.
- KenDucky Derby Duck Races: Cheer on jumbo, decorated rubber ducks as Chamber-member businesses race them down the track. Place your bets, win prizes, and enjoy the laughs in this one-of-a-kind twist on derby fun.
- Thematic Food Stations: Savor a Derby-inspired feast with farm-fresh starters, southern favorites, hearty Kentucky BBQ, and sweet Triple Crown desserts.
- Games & Prizes: From raffle baskets to our big cash prize drawings tied to the Duck Races, there are plenty of chances to win throughout the evening.
Tickets:Individual Ticket - $75
Corporate Table of 8 - $600
Sponsorship Opportunities: Join the KenDucky DerbyWant to put your business in the spotlight while helping us make the Annual awards Dinner unforgettable? Become a KenDucky Derby Sponsor and be part of the excitement!Quack Shack Stable Sponsor - $500
(Only 10 Available - Includes Dinner for 2)
Put your brand front and center in the evening's most talked-about features - the Duck Races! Decorate your ducks, get creative with your racing strategy, and be on-site at the event to engage with fellow members and guests. As a Quack Shack Sponsor, you'll receive:- 3 Jumbo Ducks: one for each race, ready for you to decorate in your company's style.
- Your Own "Stable" Space: Two business reps can “work the paddock” during cocktail hour, selling bets, engaging guests, and promoting your duck.
- Dinner For Two: 2 dinners included for your 2 representatives.
- Brand Visibility: Logo recognition at your stable, in the event program, on the event webpage, and on social media.
- Bragging Rights: The fastest duck wins glory for your business!
- Included everything above plus a reserved table for eight (2 reps + 6 additional attendees)
Want to support the evening but can't commit to the races? Be a Raffle Sponsor! The Chamber will create a raffle basket on your behalf, giving you a presence in one of the night's most exciting traditions.- Raffle basket created and displayed with your business name
- Logo recognition on raffle signage, event program, and event webpage
2025 Annual Awards DinnerDate and Time
Thursday Nov 13, 2025
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM CST5:00 pm: Cash Bar, Food Stations, Networking, Races & Raffles
6:30 pm: Awards PresentationLocation
1900 S. 18th Ave. - Prairie Center Entrance
West Bend, WI 53095Fees/Admission
Tickets:- Individual Ticket - $75
- Corporate Table of 8 - $600
Sponsorship Opportunities:- Quack Shack Stable Sponsor (Dinner for 2) - $500
- Quack Shack Stable Sponsor (Dinner for 8) - $950
- Lucky Duck Raffle Sponsor - $250
Contact Information
Events & Programs Manager - Amber Cypcar | (262) 338-2666
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