ABBY Awards Program
2023 ABBY Awards Winners
Agribusiness: Demkota Ranch Beef
Bridge Builder: Northwestern Mutual
Community Involvement – Business: 3M Company of Aberdeen
Community Involvement – Non-Profit: Dacotah Prairie Museum
Customer Service – Retail: Kessler’s Food & Liquor
Customer Service – Service: Sodexo
Health & Wellness: Kore Cares In-Home Services
Manufacturing: Grassland Granite
People’s Choice: Avera
Professional Services: McQuillen Creative Group
The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the 29th annual ABBY Awards on Thursday, September 21st at the Dakota Event Center. Ten awards were presented in the following categories: 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 2023 Top 4 Under 40 Award Recipients were announced.
The ABBYs are hosted by the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce Diplomats. For more information, contact the Chamber at info@aberdeen-chamber.com. Award descriptions are below and applications for 2024 will be accepted starting June 1, 2024.
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.
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.