The Annual Celebration celebrates all the great work happening in and around Grinnell. If you have a positive experience with a business, organization or individual, please nominate them for an award!
INSTRUCTIONS: Complete this form for each award nomination you wish to submit. Self-nominations are accepted. Businesses and organizations must be a Chamber member in good standing to be eligible for Business, Restaurant/Retailer, and Service Business of the Year.
Current members are listed in the Business & Organization Directory. Nominations for the GRINNtogether awards do not need to be affiliated with a Chamber member.
DEADLINE: All nominations must be submitted to the Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce by 5 PM on Thursday February 15, 2025.
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ANNUAL BUSINESS AWARD CATEGORIES 2025
Business of the Year
This business has demonstrated growth in its employment, production, and/or operations and has a substantial history of success. It has a positive social and/or economic impact on the Grinnell area. The recipient must have shown outstanding growth, significant achievements in innovation, and superior community involvement through the commitment of time and resources. The recipient must also be a current Chamber member in good standing.
2024 Winner: Bayer Crop Science
2023 Winner: UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical Center
Restaurant/Retailer of the Year
This restaurant, bar or retail business demonstrates exemplary customer service and excellence in its industry. It has a history of success and contributes to the community through the commitment of time and other resources. The recipient must also be a current Chamber member in good standing.
2024 Winner: Grinnell Craft Brewhouse
2023 Winner: Prairie Canary
Service Business of the Year
This service business, manufacturer or distributor demonstrates excellence in its industry by creating innovative programs and initiatives, which allow it to excel in customer service and support. It has a history of success and contributes to the community through the commitment of time and other resources. The recipient must also be a current Chamber member in good standing.
2024 Winner: Drake Community Library
2023 Winner: Mahaska Communications Group
GRINNtogether Awards
The GRINNtogether Awards honor businesses, organizations or individuals who build positive collaborations and community in and around Grinnell. These businesses, organizations and individuals have - and are doing - exemplary work to make Grinnell a great place to live, learn, work and play. Recognized individuals strive toward the highest levels of personal and professional accomplishment, and serve as a role model for others in the community. These individuals are no doubt 'ones to watch' over the course of the next year!
2024 Winners: RAGBRAI Committee, Food Recovery Network, Imagine Grinnell's 1000 Trees Initiative, Grinnell Area Arts Council, Jennifer Cogley
2023 Winners: 100+ People Who Care, Sharp Barbering, Read 2 Lead, Liz Hansen
Special thanks to this year's partners!
