Awards

On March 15, 2006, Hedmark's Maple Ridge had the honor of hosting Wisconsin's First Tapping ceremony at their operation. Wisconsin Maple Queen, Cynthia Voelz, tapped the official first tree and Alice in Dairyland, Geena Cooper read a proclamation from Governor Jim Doyle declaring March 15th to April 15th as Maple Month in the State of Wisconsin. In October 2008, Hedmark's Maple Ridge was named 2008 - 2009 Wisconsin Maple Syrup Producer of the Year. This is the ultimate honor to have bestowed on any Wisconsin Maple Syrup Producer. In October 2017, Hedmark’s Maple Ridge entered maple syrup in the North American Maple Syrup Council’s (NAMSC) maple syrup contest held in Levis Quebec. There is maple producers from 17 states and provinces entered in this contest annually. In the amber color/rich flavor class, Hedmark’s Maple Ridge was awarded 2nd place. In October 2018, Hedmark’s Maple Ridge entered syrup in the NAMSC maple syrup contest held in Concord, New Hampshire. In the very dark color/strong flavor class, Hedmark’s Maple Ridge was awarded 3rd place.