New local startup aims to remove barriers, streamline services for assault survivors
Rachel Sattler and Kim Curran hope to alleviate the overwhelming steps for survivors with their nonprofit, the Dane County Multi-Agency Center, or DaneMAC.
#EndOverdose: advocates bring awareness to Dane County’s ongoing opioid overdose epidemic
Even as the crisis worsens in Dane County and overdose deaths across the country approached 100,000 in a 12-month period for the first time ever, some promising harm reduction initiatives are giving rise to something else: Hope.
Two gamers aim to keep arcade games alive with soon-to-open arcade bar
Brad Van and Chris Welch are taking their gaming expertise to Aftershock Classic Arcade, a vintage arcade bar and family entertainment center, set to open on Dec. 1.
Author Alex Bledsoe’s Southern roots influence every aspect of his storytelling
Alex Bledsoe is slated to soon release "Dandelion," the first book in four years from the prolific author of 13 other published novels and more than 50 short stories.
11 donation, Thanksgiving meal resources for the Dane County community
For those who might need a meal this Thanksgiving or for those who want to donate, here are some resources.
Two McFarland curlers aim for their second shot at the Winter Olympics
Becca Hamilton and Nina Roth — both represented Team USA at the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea — are hoping to become two-time Olympians if all goes well in Omaha this month.
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The Best of Madison Legacy Awards
In honor of the list’s 40th year, we’re delighted to look back on the poll’s history and introduce The Best of Madison Legacy Awards.
‘Madison’s Place,’ The Edgewater wins big
The Edgewater Hotel tops the list of Best of Madison Legacy Winners with 95 total wins.
The Great Dane Pub & Brewing Co. has brewed success
Since opening in 1994, the wins continued to stack up for The Great Dane, totaling 80 awards to date in the annual readers’ poll.
Nau-Ti-Gal is Best of Madison's waterfront champion
Whether it is packed for Sunday brunch or serving anglers as they boat up to the restaurant, Nau-Ti-Gal has stayed consistent, racking up 72 awards with 25 golds in total.
Woodman's Market has become a golden grocer
Out of the 65 wins, most of Woodman's Market wins are in the liquor and grocery categories.
The Old Fashioned creates award-winning Wisconsin fare
With 63 Best of Madison awards so far, The Old Fashioned has been recognized for the classic Wisconsin fare that one may expect.
Zimbrick is first at the finish line
From its first appearance on our Best of Madison list — “Best Auto Mechanic” in 1993 — to six golds in 2021 alone, Zimbrick has snagged a “best of” award 61 times.
L'Etoile award-winning, shining star power
By the time Best of Madison rolled around in 1981, L’Etoile was well on its way to institution status. Now, it has won 61 total awards.
Memorial Union racks up awards for its standout terrace
With one of the best views of Lake Mendota, Memorial Union and its legendary terrace have taken home 58 total awards in the annual poll.
Eno Vino has popped the best bubbly
Since its first award in 2005, Eno Vino, along with its sister restaurant, Eno Vino Downtown, have garnered 55 wins.
Paisan's produces popular pizza and more
Paisan’s first appeared in the 1982 Best of Madison list for inexpensive dining, and it has won 53 total awards.
Gone, but still some of the best Best of Madison winners
While these businesses are no longer operating in the Madison area, they leave behind a legacy of memories and Best of Madison awards.
Whose idea was that category?
The BOM winners’ archives are a certified treasure trove of retired categories, time capsule moments and community complaints.
AyrFlo team hopes to save lives with device that could predict respiratory distress
Guelay Bilen-Rosas, Humberto “Tito” Rosas and Irene Ong developed a noninvasive device to help patients before it's too late.
The Amys: Honoring women entrepreneurs in memory of Amy Gannon
To keep her torch ablaze — as was Doyenne’s call to action after Amy Gannon’s death — we are lifting up five women who embody the work and progress Amy Gannon so fiercely championed.
The Amy Award Winner: Vanitha Suresh
Vanitha Suresh has accomplished an incredible list of professional and personal feats that showcase her creative talents and passions.
The Strategist: Rebekah Stephens
As the business development manager with Common Wealth Development for nearly three years, Rebekah Stephens used her own experiences and strategic skillset to uplift startup business owners.
The Free-Thinker: Tania Ibarra
Tania Ibarra helps young businesses navigate structures that weren’t built for them, and she guides companies through a nonthreatening process of intentional and effective equity work.
The Teacher: Annie Vang
Annie Vang created the HmongPhrases app to help preserve her endangered language and it also earned her the only U.S. spot in Apple’s eCamp for Female Founders and Developers in July 2021.
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