2025 Annual Awards Dinner
Event Sponsors
Quack Track Sponsor
Quack Shack Stable Sponsor
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Lucky Duck Raffle Sponsor
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Thursday, November 13th
Location: 1900 S. 18th Ave. Prairie Center Entrance
5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
RSVP Deadline: October 27, 2025
Registration will close at 2:00 pm
Registration will close at 2:00 pm
About the Event:
Join us for one of the most anticipated Chamber events of the year - the 2025 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, connection, and fun in true Chamber style.
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
Legacy of Excellence Award
Richard Klumb Ambassador of the Year
President's Award
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, connection, and fun in true Chamber style.
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
Legacy of Excellence Award
Richard Klumb Ambassador of the Year
President's Award
Event Highlights:
- Awards & Recognition: Celebrate the achievements of outstanding businesses and individuals who have made a significant impact on our community.
- Community Connections: Mix, mingle, and network with fellow Chamber members in a lively, social setting.
- KenDucky Derby 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: Including raffle baskets, a Bourbon Pull, and our big cash prize drawings tied to the Duck Races - plenty of chances to win throughout the evening!
Tickets:
Individual Ticket - $75Corporate Table of 8 - $600
Dress Code: Kentucky Derby Flair! - Hats, feathers, and festive attire are encouraged as we turn the evening into a playful, spirited night at the races.
Menu: Derby-inspired food stations featuring farm-fresh vegetables and tea sandwiches, Louisville Hot Browns and oysters Rockefeller, bourbon BBQ-glazed pork and applewood smoked chicken, plus a selection of decadent desserts including chocolate mint mouse, fruit tarts, and pannacotta.
KenDucky Derby Races
This year's entertainment 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 using raffle tickets.
Your raffle tickets do double duty - they not only enter you for our raffle prizes throughout the night, but also serve as your bets on the duck races. Winning bets earn entries into the grand cash drawings for $150, $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!
Sponsorship Opportunities:
Join the Fun at the KenDucky Derby
Join the Fun at the KenDucky Derby
Want 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 2 More Available - Includes Dinner for 2)
Put your brand front and center and be one of the 10 participating businesses in the evening's most talked-about feature - the Duck Races! As a Quack Shack Sponsor, you'll receive:
- Meet & Greet Table at the event for your reps to mingle and connect with guests while promoting your brand.
- 3 Jumbo Racing Ducks: Branded with your logo. Customize them how you'd like, or we can do it for you!
- Dinner For Two: 2 dinners included for your 2 representatives.
- Brand Visibility: Logo recognition at your stable, in event program & presentation, 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)
Lucky Duck Raffle Sponsor - $250
Want to be a part of the evening without joining the races? Become a Raffle Sponsor! The Chamber will create a raffle basket in your name, giving you visibility in one of the night's most exciting traditions. Your support helps us provide fantastic prizes - especially since they are tied in with the races! With your help, we can make the raffle a highlight of the evening!
- Raffle basket created and displayed with your business name
- Logo recognition on raffle signage, in event program & presentation, and event webpage, and on social media.
Don't miss your chance to be part of the excitement, celebrate our community, and enjoy a night full of recognition, connection, and fun! Secure your tickets or sponsorship today and join us for an unforgettable evening at the KenDucky Derby!
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2025 Annual Awards Dinner
Date and Time
Thursday Nov 13, 2025
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM CST
Please plan to arrive promptly at 5pm so you don’t miss the start of the festivities!
Location
1900 S. 18th Ave. - Prairie Center Entrance
West Bend, WI 53095
Fees/Admission
Tickets:
Sponsorship Opportunities:
Contact Information
Events & Programs Manager - Amber Cypcar | (262) 338-2666
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