WBA’s 2019 Bakery Operation of the Year Announced

West Allis, WI — Congratulations to Neat-O’s Bake Shoppe, located in Baraboo, WI, on being named the 2019 Bakery Operation of the Year by the Wisconsin Bakers Association (WBA). The award was presented on Monday, March 11th, 2019 during the WBA’s Awards & Appetizers Networking Evening in Milwaukee, WI. This year’s awards ceremony was held in conjunction with the Midwest Foodservice Expo.

Four Wisconsin bakeries were nominated for the 2019 Bakery Operation of the Year. Past winners of this award voted to determine this year’s winner.  The recipient of the Bakery Operation of the Year award remained a secret until the moment the name of the bakery was revealed.  Tony and Amanda Nieto, owners of Neat-O’s Bake Shoppe and members of the association, were in attendance to accept the award.  

Tony and Amanda were both surprised and thrilled to accept the award on behalf of their bakery and staff. In addition to the Bakery Operation of the Year award, Neat-O’s Bake Shoppe also claimed Best of Show and People’s Choice in the Extreme Wedding Cake Challenge – Non-Fondant competition, Wisconsin’s Best Buttercream Cut-Out Cookie, three best of show awards for their donut entries plus additional honors for pie and decorated cut-out cookies.

The Bakery Operation of the Year award was created back in 2001 to recognize an outstanding bakery operation annually.  This year’s Bakery Operation of the Year award was sponsored by Valley Cooperative Association. The Nietos received a permanent trophy to display in their bakery. 

Neat-O’s Bake Shoppe is an award winning family owned bakery serving Baraboo and the Wisconsin Dells area.

Their mission is to provide guests with a memorable bakery experience by producing baked goods of the highest quality and by providing excellent customer service and care. They bake fresh every day with the best ingredients using time honored recipes and techniques. Visit the bakery’s website https://www.neatosbakeshoppe.com/ for more information or email neatos.bakeshoppe@gmail.com.

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Wisconsin Bakers Association (WBA) is a 501©6 non-profit trade organization dedicated to helping members increase their baking and business knowledge, fostering the education of future bakers, keeping members informed about developments in the baking industry and legislative matters that affect them since 1905.  WBA supports our members by providing access to education and resources to grow business and enhance customer experience through shared industry knowledge, dynamic networking opportunities, and strategic partnerships.  WBA’s Vision is to be the premier partner in the baking industry through World-class professional relationships, Building successful businesses; and Advocating for bakers of tomorrow.