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2026 Kearney Chamber of Commerce
 

BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS ~ NOMINATIONS ~

The Kearney Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards reveal the best of the best in Kearney Chamber businesses.

These awards recognize outstanding business excellence demonstrated through a process of peer nomination, evaluation, and ultimately being voted as a winner.


Nominees must be a member in good standing with the Kearney Chamber of Commerce. Please nominate only one individual or business for each award category.



Be sure to describe the individual or business you have nominated,

as well as the key reasons you have chosen to make this nomination.


Nominations will close on Friday, July 31.

Voting will open in August.
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The Fine Print

  • Any Kearney Chamber member can nominate a member business, or you can nominate your own business. 
  • Businesses and Individuals nominated in multiple categories will only be eligible to win one category.
  • Past recipients are eligible to be re-nominated the next year in a different category only.
  • Previous winners must wait two years before eligibility is restored in that category. 
  • Businesses may receive nominations year-after-year if they are not selected for an award.
  • Nominations are only valid for the year they are submitted.
  • Nominations that do not meet eligibility criteria, or those without a completed nomination form, inclusive of supporting narrative in each category, will not be considered.
  • All nominations must be submitted through the online Business Excellence Awards survey.
  • Multiple nominations may be submitted, but a separate online form must be completed for each entry.
  • Judging for this award is based solely on the information as provided.
  • Nominations will be followed by two rounds of voting. First round by membership. Final round by chamber committees and Board of Directors as needed.
  • Award recipient information will not be released publicly until after the Harvest Gala. Nominees will be notified prior to the Harvest Gala to encourage attendance.


  • For a full list of past award nominees and winners
  • Click Here.

2025 Award Winners:

Rising Star

  • Bea's Flowers & Gifts

Chamber Dedication

  • Jennifer Grossl, Platte-Clay Electric Cooperative

Biggest Community Impact

  • Shanks Heating & Cooling

Citizen of the Year Bob Tate Memorial Award

  • Tammy Ball (Kearney Food Pantry)

Business of the Year

  • Oak Pointe of Kearney
 

Nomination Form

Who would you like to nominate?


RISING STAR: A new business or a business that reignited, rebranded, reinvented, etc
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Why have you chosen your nominee for recognition?
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CHAMBER DEDICATION AWARD: A person, business, or organization who has exhibited dedication to the Chamber via service, support, and/or tenure of membership. A chamber member who has consistently exhibited enthusiasm, participation, and promotion of chamber activities to others throughout the year.
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Why have you chosen your nominee for recognition?
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BIGGEST COMMUNITY IMPACT: A person, business or organization that has had the biggest impact on our community in the last year.
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Why have you chosen your nominee for recognition?
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BOB TATE MEMORIAL AWARD (A.K.A. CITIZEN OF THE YEAR): The Bob Tate Memorial Award is given to recognize an outstanding member of the chamber community who, through their personal involvement, leadership abilities, and selfless giving of their time and talent over the previous 12 months, has positively affected Kearney and the lives of its citizens.
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Like its namesake, this award honors those who’s contributions to Kearney have been both a recent effort resulting in a substantial benefit to the community, and a steady, reliable long-term history of service to Kearney.
Why have you chosen your nominee for recognition?
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Submit Survey
 

Thank you for taking the time to submit your nominations.

Watch for voting to begin in August.



We look forward to Celebrating Our Businesses together

at the 6th Annual Harvest Gala

Golden Jubilee

on October 1.


We hope you will join us.
 
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