• 2026 Annual Awards

    2026 Annual Awards

  • Great Falls is built by people and businesses that lead, serve, innovate, and invest in our community. The Great Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards recognize those making a difference in our workplaces, industries, and community.

    Nominate a deserving individual, business, or organization for one of our 2026 awards:

    • Ag Champion Award — Celebrating those strengthening and advancing agriculture.
    • Military Champion Award — Recognizing exceptional support for our military community.
    • Customer Service Champion Award — Celebrating excellence in customer experience.
    • Skilled Trades Champion Award — Honoring excellence and leadership in the skilled trades.
    • Best Workplace Award — Recognizing businesses that create exceptional places to work.
    • Community Impact Award — Celebrating those making a meaningful difference in Great Falls.
    • Rising Leader Award — Recognizing an emerging leader with exceptional potential and impact.
    • Business of the Year Award — Honoring outstanding business excellence and community leadership.
    • Steve & Penny Kubick Outstanding Volunteer Service Award — Celebrating extraordinary volunteer service and support of our community and military families.

    Know someone who deserves to be recognized? Nominate them for a 2026 Great Falls Area Chamber Annual Award.

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Select the Award(s) you wish to nominate.

    Please select the category or categories you would like to nominate for.
    • AG CHAMPION 
    • Criteria for Selection

      • Demonstrates leadership, innovation, or excellence in agriculture, farming, ranching, or agribusiness.
      • Supports the growth and future of Montana agriculture.
      • Promotes agricultural education, youth development, workforce development, or career opportunities.
      • Demonstrates stewardship of land, livestock, resources, or agricultural practices.
      • Strengthens the visibility, understanding, and economic impact of agriculture in the community.
    • Format: (000) 000-0000.
    • MILITARY SUPPORT CHAMPION 
    • Criteria for Selection

      • Demonstrates meaningful support for active-duty, Guard, Reserve, veteran, or military family communities.
      • Creates employment, training, business, or other opportunities for military-connected individuals.
      • Actively participates in or supports military and community initiatives, events, or programs.
      • Builds meaningful partnerships between the military and civilian communities.
      • Demonstrates a sustained commitment to honoring and strengthening Great Falls’ military community.
    • Format: (000) 000-0000.
    • CUSTOMER SERVICE CHAMPION 
    • Criteria for Selection

      • Delivers consistent, high-quality service exceeding customer expectations.
      • Demonstrates creativity in solving customer challenges.
      • Maintains a reputation for professionalism, responsiveness, and care.
      • Builds long-term customer loyalty and trust.
      • Serves as an example of customer service excellence in the Great Falls business community.
    • Format: (000) 000-0000.
    • SKILLED TRADES CHAMPION 
    • Criteria for Selection

      • Promotes excellence in construction, manufacturing, mechanics, or related skilled trades.
      • Invests in workforce development, apprenticeships, or certifications.
      • Demonstrates leadership in safety, quality, and craftsmanship.
      • Advocates for the value and importance of skilled trades in the community.
    • Format: (000) 000-0000.
    • BEST WORKPLACE 
    • Criteria for Selection

      • Demonstrates a strong and positive workplace culture.
      • Prioritizes employee well-being, engagement, and retention.
      • Provides meaningful opportunities for professional growth and development.
      • Offers competitive, innovative, or employee-focused benefits and workplace practices.
      • Encourages communication, collaboration, recognition, and employee involvement.
      • Demonstrates a commitment to creating a workplace employees are proud to be part of.
    • Format: (000) 000-0000.
    • COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD 
    • Criteria for Selection

      • Invests time, talent, or resources to address community needs.
      • Demonstrates measurable impact in education, health, environment, or civic life.
      • Encourages employee volunteerism and community involvement.
      • Builds partnerships that strengthen the community’s well-being.
    • Format: (000) 000-0000.
    • RISING LEADER AWARD 
    • Criteria for Selection

      • Demonstrates leadership in their workplace and/or community.
      • Shows exceptional potential for long-term contributions to business and civic life.
      • Actively engages in mentoring, professional development, or service.
      • Serves as a role model for peers and younger generations.
    • Format: (000) 000-0000.
    • BUSINESS OF THE YEAR 
    • Criteria for Selection

      • Demonstrates excellence in business practices, growth, innovation, or adaptability.
      • Provides outstanding products, services, and customer experiences.
      • Invests in employees, workforce development, and the future of its organization.
      • Demonstrates strong community involvement and civic responsibility.
      • Builds meaningful partnerships and contributes to the economic vitality of Great Falls.
      • Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and leadership within the business community.
      • Serves as an outstanding example of what it means to be a community-minded Great Falls business.
    • Format: (000) 000-0000.
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