As the growth of Greater Omaha's business community continues to reflect the contributions of its area businesses, so too does the annual event designed to honor their achievements. Designed to broaden recognition opportunities for the Chamber's members, the annual luncheon event is the pinnacle of performance among area businesses. Based on nominations of Chamber members, the awards are presented in several categories, based on a variety of criteria.
Corporate Citizenship Award
Recognizes an organization whose philosophy of giving has made a significant impact on the Omaha metropolitan community's health and well being. The award was created to encourage and support corporate social responsibility.
Emerging Business of the Year Award
Recognizes a successful business start-up that has laid the foundation for future growth and achievement by developing sound business strategy and practices.
Excellence in Business Awards
Each of the twelve selected winners have an operating history of at least five years, is recognized for positive revenue and payroll growth over the last three years, and demonstrates excellence in business practices.
Golden Spike Awards
Recognizes businesses or industries that boost economic development and the stability in all areas of metropolitan Omaha.
Minority Business of the Year Award
Recognizes a successful ethnic minority-owned firm that has demonstrated business growth and contributions to the community.
Nonprofit Organization of the Year Awards
Recognize organizations for their excellent stewardship of resources and exceptional outcomes.
Small Business of the Year Award
The winner, recognized for their commitment to strong customer service and community involvement, is chosen from the past year's Small Business of the Month award winners.
You can submit a company to be considered for Small Business of the Month Award by completing the nomination form found at OmahaChamber.org/SmallBusinessoftheMonth.
Women in Leadership Award
Recognizes and honors women leaders who have excelled in their chosen field, devoted their time and energy to strengthen and transform the community, and mentor and develop others.
It's no coincidence that the Omaha 25 Awards Luncheon takes place during Small Business Month in May. It focuses greater attention on the tremendous contributions that small businesses continue to make to Greater Omaha's economy and the community at large.