Awards and Recognitions
 
 
Baird’s commitment to creating great outcomes for our clients, our associates and the community earns us awards and recognition from a variety of independent parties, including media, research organizations, corporations and non-profits.

Following are some of our recent honors:

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2008 

Milwaukee Magazine’s 2008 “Best Places to Work 2008” – Baird was recognized by Milwaukee Magazine for the fourth consecutive time, ranking No. 4

FORTUNE® magazine’s 2008 "100 Best Companies To Work For®" – Baird ranked No. 39 on the 2008 list, our fifth consecutive year to be included among the nation’s best employers. 

Middle Market Bank of the Year – Buyouts magazine recognizing Baird's investment banking activities, growth and success during 2007.

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2007

FORTUNE® magazine’s 2007 "100 Best Companies To Work For®" – Baird ranked No. 38 on the annual list.

Middle Market Bank of the Year – Investment Dealers' Digest recognizing Baird's investment banking activities, growth and success during 2006.

Middle Market, Large Ambitions – Baird's European acquisition and stock buyback laid the groundwork for leaps and bounds in 2006 - Investment Dealers' Digest

Midwest Regional Deal of the Year – The Bond Buyer. Baird served as the advisor for a municipal finance deal honored as the 2007 “Midwest Regional Deal of the Year."

Top Milwaukee Workplaces Award – The Business Journal, Serving Greater Milwaukee Baird ranked No. 1 among large businesses.

Gathering on the Green “Performing Arts Outreach Award” – Baird was the first business ever recognized by this non-profit for promoting and encouraging appreciation of the arts within its communities.

INROADS Business Coordinator of the Year Award – INROADS’ mission is to develop and place talented minority youth in business and industry and prepare them for corporate and community leadership.

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2006

FORTUNE® magazine’s 2006 "100 Best Companies To Work For®" – Baird ranked No. 31 on the annual list.

Baird Client Statements Rated “Very Good” – According to DALBAR, Inc., in its 2006 Trends & Best Practices in Brokerage Statements. Baird ranked fourth overall out of 28 firms in the study.

2006 INROADS Wisconsin Corporate Sponsorship of the Year – For Baird’s internship program and for our continued collaboration with INROADS. 

Middle-Market “Equity Financing Deal of the Year” – The M&A Advisor, for Baird’s role as the book running manager in Regal-Beloit Corporation’s August 2005 follow-on common stock offering.

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2005

FORTUNE® magazine’s 2005 "100 Best Companies To Work For®" – Baird ranked No. 18 on the annual list.

“U.S. Middle Market Deal of the Year” and “Manufacturing - Industrial Deal of the Year” – The M&A Advisor. Baird served as the advisor on a complex M&A transaction that received two national awards.

Midwest Regional Deal of the Year – The Bond Buyer. Baird served as the advisor for a municipal finance deal honored as the 2005 “Midwest Regional Deal of the Year."

1001 Ways to Reward Employees – Baird is mentioned prominently in this best-selling book that highlights examples of employee recognition and rewards programs.

Best Places to Work Among Large Companies in Southeastern Wisconsin – Milwaukee Magazine. Baird recognized as No. 1 among large companies for “Community Involvement.”

Best Places to Work 2005 – Tampa Bay Business Journal

Beyond the Paycheck Award for Creating More Ownership Opportunities for Associates – The Business Journal, Serving Greater Milwaukee

Robert W. Baird & Co. Outstanding Achievement in Employee Giving Award – An annual award created by United Performing Arts Fund in honor of Baird’s employee giving campaigns. 

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2004

FORTUNE® magazine’s 2004 "100 Best Companies To Work For®" – Baird ranked No. 73 on the annual list.

50 Best Companies to Sell For – Selling Power. Baird recognized for the fourth consecutive year, based on compensation, training and career mobility.

Beyond The Paycheck Award – The Business Journal, Serving Greater Milwaukee

Partner in Art Award – Milwaukee Art Museum Friends of Art For Baird’s ongoing support and involvement with the museum. 

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2003

Workplaces of Distinction – Corporate Report Wisconsin for perks, work environment, communication, morale, training and community involvement.

Best Places to Work Among Large Companies in Southeastern Wisconsin – Milwaukee Magazine for strong culture and values, innovative programs and compensation.

Beyond the Paycheck Award for Encouraging Education – The Business Journal, Serving Greater Milwaukee 

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