News and Awards – Basics has won numerous awards and has been repeatedly recognized in the media. Check out some of the awards we’ve won and the news we’ve generated!

2010

Why the city won't recycle more plastics

... Gazette Thumbs Up editorial to Janesville's Basics Cooperative for the drop-off spot for No. 5 plastics. You might wonder why you can't simply drop No. ... Read More.

2009

At Janesville Rock Regional Business and Marketing Expo, received Janesville’s 1st Eco Friendly Business Award.

2008

Received 1st place at Janesville Labor Day Parade.

2007

Received 1st place at Janesville Labor Day Parade.

2006

Basics begins a program to bring fresh fruit into Janesville's schools.

Basics enters the Janesville Labor Day Parade for the first time ever--employees and even a board member dressed up as veggies to spread the good word.

Lynnette Wirth started as the new General Manager of Basics Cooperative in January.

2005

Basics Cooperative is named the 2005 Retailer of the Year by leading national trade magazine, WholeFoods Magazine!

David Roang was named one of the "50 People Who Matter" by the Janesville Gazette, largely because of his work in putting together the Basics Cooperative.

Basics becomes a Cooperative as of January 1, 2005!

2004

Jane Stamm, the leader of our Health and Beauty Section, is featured in the December issue of Health Products Business Magazine.

Basics announces that it will become a cooperative effective January 1, 2005.

Basics is featured as the Energy Times Retailer of the Month, in the industry-leading Energy Times Healthy Profits mailing.

Basics begins its exciting new affiliation with the Naturopathic Family Clinic in Janesville.

In a nationwide contest, Basics wins the third place award from Garden of Life for an innovative display of Garden of Life Products!

2003

Jessica Lawton, a local triathlete sponsored by Basics, qualifies for the 2004 Ironman Championships in Kona, Hawaii.

Peter Roang Memorial Scholarship Fund established with Spotlight on Kids, an organization dedicated to bringing kids into the dramatic arts (www.spotlightonkids.org). Basics also was the lead sponsor of Spotlight on Kids presentation of Peter Pan.

1998

Health Foods Business – Basics is named one of the Top 100 health food stores in the nation.

1994

Health Foods Business – Basics is the national store of the Year.

Blooming Prairie Warehouse – Basics is retailer of the Year.