In the business category, Beni Stöckli jr. beat Thomas Binggeli (Thömus Veloshop and BMC) and Dominque Biedermann (Ethos Investment Foundation). Stöckli was honored for his success in the ski sector. However, the Wolhusen-based company is also currently in the process of continuously expanding its bike business and being perceived as both a ski and bike manufacturer.

The Board of Directors of Stöckli Swiss Sports AG congratulates CEO Beni Stöckli jr. on the award and emphasizes that it also recognizes the employees and the high-quality products of the Stöckli brand.

The Swiss Award is presented each year via telephone voting by the public. The final ranking of the televoting for "Swiss of the Year" 2013 (source: SRF)

1. Stanislas Warwinka - 15.57 %
2nd Divertimento - 13.38 %
3rd Bastian Baker - 9.94 %
4th Johanna Bartholdi - 8.66 %
5. Hans Rudolf Herren - 8.11 %
6. Markus Imhoof - 7.70 %
7. Thomas Minder - 7.02 %
8. Giulia Steingruber - 5.69 %
9. Ueli Steck - 5.43 %
10. Beni Stöckli jr. - 3.25 %
11. Thomas Binggeli - 3.21 %
12. Dominique Biedermann - 2.14 %
13. Tanja Grandits - 2.09 %
14. Stephan Eicher - 2.01 %
15. Patrick Aebischer - 1.88 %
16. Christa de Carouge - 1.70 %
17. Susanne Hochuli - 1.59 %
18. Joel Dicker - 0.63 %