It was quite an ‘80s party at the 2021 ChamberChoice Awards luncheon, where we honored businesses and non-profits in our community. Patrick Kirby returned as emcee, and Tom Dawson and Roger Reierson represented the event’s presenting sponsors.
 
Congrats to all of this year’s winners, who are listed below, and thank you to everyone that helped make this event possible.
 
The Finalists
*Winners noted in bold
 
SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
Fremstad Law Firm
Kovash Marine
Regency Title, Inc.
 
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
Bushel
Enclave
TrueNorth Steel
 
NOT-FOR-PROFIT OF THE YEAR
CAPLP - Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership
Legacy Children's Foundation
YMCA of Cass and Clay Counties
 
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS BEST PLACE TO WORK
AdShark Marketing
Border States Electric
Preference Employment Solutions
 
DIVERSITY AWARD
Cardinal IG
Dawson Insurance, Marsh & McLennan Agency
Minnesota State Community and Technical College
 
EMERGING BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
Beth's Place
Brew Bird
Converdia Health Staffing
 
RESILIENT BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
EHP Performance
Oak Grove Lutheran School
Sanford Health

PEOPLE’S CHOICE
Oak Grove Lutheran School


The award finalists and winners were selected by a panel of independent judges from the regional business community, who evaluated accomplishments in the areas of business growth, innovation, creativity, community involvement and unique achievements relating to a specific business or industry. The People’s Choice Award was determined from the nominee that garnered the most votes from the public during a two-week online voting period.

Stay tuned to this blog and our social media too see the winner videos and event clips from the day.