2025 Annual Awards Dinner
Event Sponsors
Quack Track Sponsor
Quack Shack Stable Sponsor
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Lucky Duck Raffle Sponsor
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 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 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
Legacy of Excellence Award
Richard Klumb Ambassador of the Year
President's Award
KenDucky Derby Races
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!
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 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
Legacy of Excellence Award
Richard Klumb Ambassador of the Year
President's Award
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 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 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.
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.
Tickets:
Individual Ticket - $75Corporate Table of 8 - $600
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 10 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! 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 for a meet & greet, selling bets, engaging guests, and promoting your business and your duck.
- 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 (Only 10 Available)
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 winning bets of the duck races earn raffle tickets. 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
5:00 pm: Cash Bar, Food Stations, Networking, Races & Raffles
6:30 pm: Awards Presentation
6:30 pm: Awards Presentation
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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Printed courtesy of www.wbachamber.org/ – Contact the West Bend Area Chamber of Commerce Inc. for more information.
705 Village Green Way, Suite 103, West Bend, WI 53090 – (262) 338-2666 – info@wbachamber.org