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ABBY Awards Program

The first ABBY Awards were presented in 1995. The awards are designed to salute and enhance the image of the Aberdeen business community by recognizing outstanding business performance, excellent business practices, and local customer satisfaction within the community.

2022 ABBY Awards Winners

Agribusiness: Groton Ag Partners

Bridge Builder: Presentation College

Community Involvement – Business: Quality Quick Print & Midstates Group

Community Involvement – Non-Profit: Aberdeen Downtown Association

Customer Service – Retail: Haggerty’s Music

Customer Service – Service: Schwan Financial Group

Health & Wellness: Sanford Aberdeen

Manufacturing: Twin City Fan Companies

People’s Choice: Modern Day Health Care

Professional Services: Robert Stiehl – State Farm Insurance




Rooted in Aberdeen was the theme of the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce’s 27th annual ABBY Awards. The event took place on Thursday, September 15 at the Dakota Event Center. Ten awards were presented, including Agribusiness, Bridge Builder, Community Involvement-Business, Community Involvement-Not for Profit, Customer Service-Retail, Customer Service-Not for Profit, Health & Wellness, Manufacturing, Professional Services and People’s Choice. In addition, the inaugural Top 4 Under 40 recognition took place during this event.

The ABBYs are hosted by the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce Diplomats and sponsored by the Aberdeen Development Corporation. For more information, contact the Chamber at 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The Customer Service – Retail Award is presented to a business that has demonstrated exceptional performance and service in the retail sector.

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The Customer Service – Service Award is presented to a business that has demonstrated exceptional performance and service in the service sector.

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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.

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The Manufacturing Award is presented to a business who has demonstrated exceptional performance and innovation producing and distributing manufactured goods.

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The Professional Services Award is presented to a business or organization that has demonstrated exceptional performance providing support services to businesses in our community.

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The People’s Choice Award is presented to a business or organization that demonstrates exceptional performance in its support of the community and increases community pride through their efforts. All applicants who apply for an ABBY award in any category are eligible for this award.


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