Chamber Awards
The North 65 Chamber of Commerce presents our 'Chamber Awards' annually to recognize outstanding businesses, individuals, and organizations that stand out among their peers and have demonstrated excellence, innovative practices, growth, longevity, and significant contributions to the community.
Chamber Awards are presented at the annual Chamber Awards Gala.
If you have been previously nominated for a Chamber Award and did not win, you may submit a new nomination again each year.
Award nominations are due by 11:59pm on 2/28/2025.
Business of the Year Awards
Submit your nomination for Business of the Year by 2/28/25.
All Business of the Year nominees will be recognized at the Chamber Awards Gala. If you are nominated, please plan to attend on May 8.
Nominations are reviewed by the Awards Selection Committee, scored based on examples and details provided in the nomination, and determined which business best meets the criteria for each of the following categories...
LARGE BUSINESS: The Large Business of the Year Award is given to a large North 65 Chamber member business that supports and encourages the development and promotion of the North 65 Chamber of Commerce and its mission. Large businesses are defined as having more than 50 employees.
SMALL BUSINESS:Â The Small Business of the Year Award is given to a small North 65 Chamber member business that supports and encourages the development and promotion of the North 65 Chamber of Commerce and its mission. Small businesses are defined as having fewer than 50 employees.
EMERGING BUSINESS:Â This award recognizes new and emerging North 65 Chamber member businesses that have been in business or under current ownership less than 5 years and that have had a positive impact in the community through jobs, services, innovation or technology. These are businesses on the path to outstanding success.
Large Business of the Year
2023 | Minnco Credit Union
2022 | Cambridge Medical Center
Small Business of the Year
2023 | Rum River BMX
2022 | City Center Market
Emerging Business of the Year
2023 | Isanti Family Dental
2022 | Ambry Hill Technologies
Jon Swanson Legacy Award
SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATION BY 2/28/25.
Jon Swanson was the Director of Business Development at Minnco Credit Union and a previous Golf Professional at Purple Hawk Country Club. He served on the North 65 Chamber Board from 2015-2019 and earlier, the Cambridge Area Chamber Board. He was an integral part of the Chamber’s growth as a dedicated board member and treasurer, golf committee lead, and always a true champion for our chamber. He passed away in the Spring of 2021, leaving a void in our community we seek to fill by honoring his legacy of community involvement.
The Jon Swanson Legacy Award will be presented to individuals who have made a significant impact in the community through their direct involvement. This prestigious award honors the highest standard of dedication to growth, development and enhancement of our community for those who visit, live and work here. A nominee must be a resident of the North 65 Chamber of Commerce service area and represent a North 65 Chamber business or non-profit located and operating in this service area.
Jon Swanson Legacy Award Winners
2023 | KC Bohn, Rock Steady Boxing Cambridge
2022 | Tim Newton, Newton Financial Solutions
Longevity in Business Award (Milestones)
This award recognizes chamber member organizations for years in business at 25 year intervals. Other milestones may be considered.
Notify the chamber office of your milestone at any time throughout the year.
For recognition at this year's annual Chamber Awards Gala, please complete the online form by 2/28/25.
Milestone Awards
2024 | Arrowhead Transit-50 years
2023 | Walker Methodist-75 years, Cambridge Floral-recognized for 75+ years
2022 | Grandstay Hotel & Suites-25 years, Hermann Insurance Services-50 years, Taco John's-50 years, Coborn's-100 years, Edward Jones-100 years
