Lakes Proud Small Business of the Year Award Application

We are now accepting applications and nominations for our Lakes Proud Small Business of the Year Award sponsored by S & R Quisberg! Apply online for the award by completing this form, which should take about 30 minutes. The business must be a member of the Brainerd Lakes, Crosslake and Pequot Lakes Chambers and have less than 20 employees. All of our current members are listed on our online Business Directory.

All applicants will be reviewed by a committee in June. Winners will be presented their awards at our Celebration of Excellence Presented by CLA on November 20, 2025 (save the date!).

APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2025

Describe this business including its mission/vision, what basic products or services it offers, a brief history of the organization, and any other information to help others learn about what makes it unique.
300 words or less.*

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Why do you think this business deserves to be recognized with the Lakes Proud Small Business of the Year Award?
100 words or less.*

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Name of Person Submitting Application:*

First NameLast Name
Title:*
Email:*
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Phone Number:*
Name of Contact Person at Organization (if different than above):

First NameLast Name
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Thank you for applying!

Thank you for applying for the Lakes Proud Small Business of the Year Award! An independent panel of judges appointed by the Chamber’s Board of Directors will score applicants and make the final award selection. All applications are confidential. The award recipient will be contacted mid-June. If not chosen to receive the Lakes Proud Small Business of the Year Award, we encourage all applicants to update information and re-apply for the award next year.
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