As the voice of business and the principal advocate for positive change for North Dakota, The North Dakota Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize business and community leaders throughout the state with its awards programs. Both awards programs seek to identify and recognize North Dakotans who have served in leadership roles at the local or state level.
State Awards
State Awards
These awards seek to identify and recognize North Dakota businesses and North Dakotans who have shown outstanding leadership in a particular field or endeavor. Their work-related or volunteer efforts should enhance the image of North Dakota, be instrumental in new job creation, contribute to the development and expansion of new or existing business and industry, demonstrate leadership in the use and management of the state's natural resources, contribute to a better understanding of business and the free enterprise system through education, or contribute to substantial tourism development.
The Greater North Dakotan Award is presented each year during the North Dakota Business Conference. The other awards are presented at events in the recipients' communities.
Hundreds of North Dakotans distinguish themselves with community, state or national activities that qualify them for award consideration. The North Dakota Chamber of Commerce urges members, local chambers of commerce and other state and local organizations to identify outstanding leaders and nominate them for awards in the appropriate category.
Following are the award categories and brief descriptions of each:
The Greater North Dakotan Award recognizes outstanding service to North Dakota and the state's business community. This individual must have played a significant role in business, professional, and/or volunteer efforts affecting many North Dakotans. Only individuals are eligible to receive this award. Click here for nomination form.
The Business Development Award recognizes extraordinary enterprise in the field of business and industry. Recipients must demonstrate proven success and results through innovative ideas and leadership in production, marketing or general business operations. Individuals, businesses or organizations are eligible to receive this award. Click here for nomination form.
The Entrepreneurial Spirit Award ecognizes innovations and creativity that has led to the creation of new wealth and job opportunities in North Dakota. The purpose of this award is to encourage and foster an attitude of entrepreneurship and to recognize leadership contributions to this effort. Individuals, businesses or organizations are eligible to receive this award. Click here for nomination form.
Nomination Procedure
Nominations are accepted each year through August 1. Only North Dakota Chamber members can submit nominations.
For more information, contact Laura Helbling at laura@ndchamber.com.
Community Leadership
Community Leadership
These awards are presented to individuals for outstanding service and leadership in their communities, making North Dakota a better place to live, work and be in business. Any individual, business or organization can submit a nomination.
The North Dakota Chamber of Commerce has presented this distinguished award to 349 people since its inception in 1986.
Criteria for recipients include leadership in activities that contribute to an enriched quality of life and enhancement of their communities. Suggested areas of leadership could include, but not be limited to: community service, business, farming, industry, the professions, education, health, religion, politics, environment and law enforcement.
No more than one award is presented in each community each year. Nominations are accepted annually through April 16th.
Click here to download the 2010 Nomination Form.
For more information, contact Laura Helbling at laura@ndchamber.com.