Business Legacy Award
Apply or Nominate by May 22, 2026
Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce
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Apply NOW for our Business Legacy Award! Sponsored by National Bank of Commerce, this award is our highest honor and recognizes an individual who has achieved exceptional business success in his or her lifetime.
We seek to recognize inspiring leadership that transcends business and leaves a legacy of community and economic vitality for generations to come. In order to be considered, the nominee must be a living Brainerd Lakes Area resident whose lifetime business and community contributions span a minimum of 30 years.
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
- Career spans a minimum of 30 years.
- Must be a current or past Chamber Member.
- Has achieved exceptional business success.
Past Recipients
- 2016: Stewart C. Mills Jr.
- 2017: Arnie Johnson
- 2018: Paul and Lynn Hunt
- 2019: Dutch and Irma Cragun
- 2021: Ron and Al Lindner
- 2022: Bob Spizzo
- 2023: Reggie Clow
- 2024: Quisberg Family
- 2025: Kevin Thesing
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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