Nominations are being sought for the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce’s 28th annual ABBY Awards. The awards banquet will be held on Thursday, September 15 at the Dakota Event Center.
Anyone may nominate a business or organization in the following categories by calling the Chamber at 605-225-2860 or emailing info@aberdeen-chamber.com:
- The Agribusiness Award is presented to a business that has demonstrated exceptional performance in the development and advancement of the agriculture industry in South Dakota through farming, ranching, services, resources and related programs.
- The Bridge Builder Award is presented to a business or organization that has demonstrated exceptional performance in collaborating with community educational institutions and agencies to expand their workforce to include under-served segments such as students, individuals with special needs, veterans and minority groups.
- The Community Involvement – Business Award is presented to a business that has demonstrated exceptional performance in its support of the community through its involvement and support of programs, events or voluntary groups that serve to enhance the community.
- The Community Involvement – Non Profit Award is presented to a non-profit organization that has demonstrated exceptional performance in its mission to serve the community through programs and resources such as arts & culture, sports, education, volunteerism, financial assistance, etc.
- The Customer Service – Retail Award is presented to a business that has demonstrated exceptional performance and service in the retail sector.
- The Customer Service – Service Award is presented to a business that has demonstrated exceptional performance and service in the service sector.
- The Health & Wellness Award is presented to a business or organization that has demonstrated exceptional performance in providing and promoting health and wellness and related programs and services within their company and/or community.
- The Manufacturing Award is presented to a business who has demonstrated exceptional performance and innovation producing and distributing manufactured goods.
- The Professional Services Award is presented to a business or organization that has demonstrated exceptional performance providing support services to businesses in our community.
Once a nomination is made, the Chamber will contact the nominee and ask them to complete an official award application by August 18, 2022. All ABBY award winners are selected by a panel of judges from throughout the United States, with the exception of the People’s Choice, which is voted on locally from nominees in all nine categories.