Business Excellence Award
Apply or Nominate by May 22, 2026
Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce
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Apply NOW for the 2026 Business Excellence Award! We seek to recognize a larger business (20+ employees) for its entrepreneurial spirit and outstanding accomplishments. Sponsored by Hy-Tec Construction, this award honors a Chamber Member business that has displayed our values in the following ways: Leadership, Innovation, Employee Investment, and Community Service.
Apply or Nominate by May 22, 2026. The winner will be presented with their award at our Celebration of Excellence, sponsored by CLA, on November 19, 2026 at Cragun’s Resort.
Award Criteria
- Employs 20 or more individuals.
- Must be a Chamber Member business.
- Creates positive impact on our community.
Past Recipients
- 2012: Widseth
- 2013: Crosswoods Golf Course
- 2014: Grand View Lodge
- 2015: Ultra Paws
- 2016: Just for Kix
- 2017: CTC
- 2018: Cuyuna Regional Medical Center
- 2019: 3 Cheers Hospitality
- 2021: Lexington Manufacturing
- 2022: LINDAR Corporation
- 2023: Hubbard Radio & 2060 Digital
- 2024: Waste Partners
- 2025: Advantage Home Pros
Apply by May 22, 2026
Submission deadline for all award applications is 5PM, May 22, 2026. All applicants will be reviewed by a committee in June.
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