This is the 55th Annual Excellence in Education Banquet Hosted by the Menomonie Area Chamber. High School Students in the Top 10%  from Boyceville, Colfax, Elk Mound, Menomonie are recognized. The Top 25 UW Stout Students are recognized along with the Outstanding Chippewa Valley Technical College student of year. In addition, the Business Friend of Education Award is also presented to a Chamber Business for their support of education.