Prairie du Chien Chamber Holds Annual Awards Banquet

The annual Prairie du Chien Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet was held Thursday night at the Backwater Bar and Grill. The “New Business of the Year” was awarded to to Crystal and Brian Priebe of The Sweet Tooth. Crystal says they started as a “pop-up” business before moving to a permanent location.

The “Legacy” award went to the White Springs Supper Club in McGregor. Owner Jennifer Yager, whose Great Grandparents owned the restaurant from 1949 to 2004, reopened the business in 2020:

Prairie Motor Sports was given the “Community Investment Award”. Rod and Manette Hall bought the business in 2019 and just opened a new, larger facility earlier this year.

Several other businesses were recognized for years of service in the area: Universal Forest Products – 20 years; The Cannery and PDC Dentistry – 25 years; Huckleberry’s Restaurant – 30 years; Homesteader Homes – 40 years; Rockweiler Appliance and TV and Hardees – 50 years; Sutton Insurance and Crossing Rivers Health 65 years. The City of Prairie du Chien was also recognized for 150 years.

Crossing rivers Health – 65 years

Homesteader Homes – 40 years

Huckleberry’s Restaurant – 30 years

City of Prairie du Chien – 150 years

Rockweiler Appliance & TV – 50 years

Sutton Insurance – 65 years

UFP Industries – 20 years / Prairie Motor Sports – Community Investment / Sweet Tooth – New Business Award

White Springs Supper Club – Legacy Award