DBL is bursting with pride! Our members have been nominated for the 2026 Destination Madison Awards — and we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate them!

Join us in congratulating these outstanding nominees who represent the very best of Madison’s hospitality community:

🏆 Host Award

Gary Breedlove – Blue Plate Catering

Bradley McKercher & Marilyn Olk – Fromagination

🎭 Behind the Scenes

Hana Davis & Betsy Mullally – Fromagination

Jim Schrader – Madison Children’s Museum

🌱 Sustainability

Anya Firszt – Willy St. Co-op

Nick Martin – Ian’s Pizza Madison

Tim (Pio) Piotrowski – Delta Beer Lab

🎨 Arts & Culture Impact

Rita Mae Reese – Arts + Literature Laboratory

Sara Young – American Players Theatre

🥇 Distinguished Achievement

Barry Levenson – National Mustard Museum

Rising Star

Sarah Branch – Crash Box Therapy

Taylor Hartman Strpko – Bartell Theatre

Mary Wagenhoffer – The Edgewater

Winners will be announced LIVE at the Summer Summit + DMAs on June 25, 2026, at the Overture Center for the Arts.

We are cheering for every single one of you! 👏

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