HERBIE AWARD NOMINATION

The HERBIE award is inspired by St. Paul native and hockey legend Herb Brooks, who embodied the qualities this award is named for: Humanitarian, Enterprising, Resilient, Bold, Inspirational and Ethical.

Recipients of the Individual HERBIE Award and the Organization HERBIE Award must demonstrate exemplary dedication to the community through significant public service.

Nominees for the Individual HERBIE Award must live or work in the St. Paul/East Metro area.

Nominees for Organization HERBIE Award must be a member in good standing (over one year) with the St. Paul Area Chamber.

Through their service to the community, the individual or business must have made a significant contribution by fostering a climate of excellence that enhanced the St. Paul/East Metro area, creating a desirable place to live and work.

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In the text boxes below please provide a short narrative addressing the criteria and why you feel the nominee is deserving of this honor. Nominee need not meet all of the criteria, but we would like to understand how they meet at least three of the questions to qualify. Please limit your reply to each question to no more than two paragraphs.

Submit all nominations here. If you would prefer to fill out a word document, you can email Kathleen Lohmar Exel, Kathleen@StPaulChamber.com. Please also email Kathleen if you have any questions. NOMINATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN Friday, May 5, 2023.

How has the individual or company contributed to the St. Paul/East Metro area and demonstrated the following qualities (please speak to at least four of the categories):

Humanitarian – How as the nominee demonstrated support to the community through philanthropy and/or volunteer work that makes the St. Paul/East Metro area a better place to live?

Enterprising – How has the nominee demonstrated resourcefulness and success in business (must be established for 3 years as an organization to be eligible)?

Resilient – Please share evidence of the nominee's strong character in the face of adversity, while providing flexibility for themselves and others to succeed.

Bold – Please share examples of courageous, daring and willing to take risks when others don’t by the nominee, and how they have stood up for those that are not able to be heard.

Inspirational – How has the nominee demonstrated an attitude that is hopeful, confident and support that created a sense of optimism in others?

Ethical – How has the nominee demonstrated HERBIE principles that are right, fair, decent and just?

Please provide examples of how the nominee has made targeted investments to develop and support engaged leaders to build a vibrant East Metro business community.