Celebrate Bismarck-Mandan Awards
Golden Eagle Award
Recognizes Chamber EDC Members who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to supporting military personnel and initiatives in the Bismarck-Mandan area through their business practices and community involvement. Recipients must have an active record of military support and cannot have won this prestigious honor within the past decade.
Qualifications:
- The Golden Eagle will be awarded to a Chamber EDC Member who has an active record of military support in the Bismarck-Mandan area.
- The purpose of the award is to recognize those in support of the military through involvement and business interaction.
- Cannot have won in the last 10 years.
- Please tell us how this business demonstrates support for the military.
(Past Winners: Dakota Home Care, Home Instead, Baymont Inn & Suites, Gate City Bank, Sanford Health, North American Coal: Falkirk Mine, Starion Bank, Burleigh County Senior Adults Program, Cloverdale Foods, Kupper Chevrolet, Basin Electric Power Cooperative)
*** Nomination Deadline: June 27th ***
Granite Award
Honors Chamber EDC members with 50 years of operation in the Bismarck-Mandan community who have maintained membership for at least 5 years, demonstrated community involvement, and have not previously received this recognition, celebrating their longstanding contribution to the local business landscape.
Qualifications:
- Must be a Chamber EDC member for the last 5 years or the last 5 years in business life.
- 50 years in business in Bismarck-Mandan (business may have changed ownership or name).
- Must be someone who has never won before.
- Must be involved in community activities.
(Past Winners: Heartview Foundation, Baptist Health & Rehab, EMC Insurance, Big Boy Restaurant, Starion Bank, Eide Bailly LLP, Skeels Electric, Farm Credit Services of Mandan, Sanford Health, McQuade Distributing, Twin City Roofing.)
*** Nomination Deadline: June 27th ***
Small Business of the Year Award
Honors Chamber EDC members with fewer than 50 employees who have never previously received this recognition and have demonstrated excellence in social responsibility, community involvement, employee growth and development, and increased sales or business volume, celebrating their significant contributions to the local economy and business community.
Qualifications:
- Chamber EDC member
- Under 50 full-time employees in Bismarck-Mandan region
- Must be someone who has never won before.
- Please tell us how this company demonstrates:
- Social responsibility/community service/civic engagement
- Growth in employees and opportunities
- Increase in sales and /or unit volume
(Past Winners: Heritage Exteriors by Brandon Leingang, Stewart, Deisz & York Dental; Lonna Brooks - Terry’s Health Products; Jason Sellers - Mattress Firm; Kari Weigel - Sylvan Learning; Dr. Aaron Moos - Verge Fitness; Jon Simmers - Bismarck Aero Center, Bismarck Sign Co.)
*** Nomination Deadline: June 27th ***
Large Business of the Year Award
Celebrates Chamber EDC members with 51 or more employees who have not previously received this honor and have demonstrated excellence in social responsibility, community service, civic engagement, employee growth and development, and significant increases in sales or business volume, recognizing their substantial contribution to the local economy and community welfare.
Qualifications:
- Chamber EDC Member
- 51 or more full-time employees in Bismarck-Mandan region
- Must be someone who has never won before
- Please tell us how this company demonstrates:
- Social responsibility/community service/civic engagement
- Growth in employees and opportunities
- Increase in sales and /or unit volume
(Last year’s winner: Brady, Martz & Associates, P.C.)
*** Nomination Deadline: June 27th ***
Unsung Hero Award
Recognizes an individual employee of a Chamber EDC member business who consistently demonstrates exceptional dedication to customer service through their warm welcome, willingness to go above and beyond, and exemplary assistance to both colleagues and customers, particularly honoring those in hospitality, service, retail, food, and similar industries who rarely receive formal recognition for their outstanding service commitment.
Qualifications:
- Business in which the employee works at must be a Chamber EDC member.
- This award is designed to give acknowledgement to an individual who often doesn’t receive external recognition for their dedication in providing excellent customer service.
- Example positions include: Retail Sales Associate, Server/Wait Staff, Cashier, Shelf Stocker, Barista, etc.
- Nominee must hold a non-owner or non-executive position in the business for which they are nominated
- Qualified individuals consistently show warmth of welcome, go above and beyond to help colleagues or customers, and exemplifies high customer service within their industry.
(Last year's winner: Brittany Zarr | The Eye Clinic of North Dakota)
*** Nomination Deadline: June 27th ***
Women Owned Business of the Year
Recognizes Chamber EDC member businesses with majority female ownership (51% or more) that have not previously received this honor and have demonstrated excellence in social responsibility, community engagement, employee development, and business growth, celebrating their contributions to the economic landscape and their role in advancing women's entrepreneurship.
Qualifications:
- Must be a Chamber EDC member.
- Any individual who serves as a majority owner (51% or more)
- Must be someone who has never won before.
- Please tell us how this company demonstrates…
- Social responsibility/community service/civic engagement
- Growth in employees and opportunities
- Increase in sales and /or unit volume
(Last year's winner: Valerie Meyers | The Kid's Therapy Center)
*** Nomination Deadline: June 27th ***
*NEW* Community Bridge Award
Recognizes nonprofit organizations that excel at connecting people, resources, and opportunities to strengthen our Bismarck-Mandan community. Just as the bridge spanning the Missouri River unites our cities, these organizations build essential connections that enhance our community's wellbeing.
Qualifications:
- Must be a Chamber EDC Member with non-profit status.
- Must have been operating in the Bismarck-Mandan area for at least 2 years.
- Must be someone who has never won this award before (Implement in following years as this is the inaugural year).
- Organizations of all sizes may apply.
- Please tell us how this nonprofit demonstrates:
- Mission impact and effectiveness in serving as a bridge to meet critical needs in the Bismarck-Mandan community.
- Innovation in bridging gaps when addressing community needs or challenge.
- Building bridges through volunteer engagement and fostering community involvement.
- Creating sustainable pathways through responsible funding strategies and financial stewardship.
- Connecting across sectors through collaboration with other organizations or businesses in the community.
*** Nomination Deadline: June 27th ***
20 Under 40 Awards
Who among the Bismarck-Mandan’s young movers and shakers stood up and stood out to you this past year? It's time to nominate those who continue to make positive changes within our community!
Qualifications:
- Must live and/or work in the Burleigh-Morton County area.
- Must be under age 40 as of Aug. 1, 2025.
- Must be someone who has never won before.
*** Nomination Deadline: June 27th ***