Impact comes in many forms — from bold business growth and steady leadership to community service and unwavering support for our military. The Minot Area Chamber EDC Impact Awards shine a spotlight on those contributions each year.

We want to hear who you believe deserves to be recognized this year. The 2026 Impact Awards will include the following categories:

Nominations have now closed. Thank you to everyone who entered a submission! Keep an eye out for details, as awards will be presented to winners at our Annual Meeting on March 23, 2026.
 

Our previous winners:

Outstanding Community Impact

• 2025 — Scheels

• 2024 — Prairie Grit Adaptive Sports

• 2023 — Hess Corporation

Outstanding Small Businsess

• 2025 — Atypical Brewery and Barrelworks

• 2024 — All American Trophies and Screen Printing

• 2023 — Prairie Sky Breads

Outstanding Leadership

• 2025 — Dean Aberle, Owner of Homesteaders Restaurant

• 2024 — Brent Lohnes, General Manager of Hess Corporation

• 2023 — Ron Merritt, Executive Director of the Minot Park District

Outstanding Military Support

• 2025 — Minot State University

• 2024 — Magic City Beverage

• 2023 — Verendrye Electric Cooperative