Excellence is a way of life in Greater Omaha. It’s earned not given – and it should be celebrated. Each year, we recognize dozens of truly deserving businesses with our Business Excellence Awards. We ask the community to nominate those whose contributions elevate Greater Omaha and make it a better place to do business, work and live. From those nominations, our volunteer selection committee chooses the best-of-the-best as our award winners. In addition to honoring excellence, we also applaud businesses celebrating major milestone anniversaries. This is our way of putting the spotlight on those that have earned it.
The 2025 Business Excellence Awards have ended. Stay tuned for information about next year’s event!
We look to the business community to help us identify hardworking businesses and nonprofits. We want your nominations for those whose contributions elevate our region and make it a better place for everyone to do business, work and live.
Our selection committee will select the best-of-the-best to be recognized with a Business Excellence Award. We’ll recognize the winners for their superior work in the areas of culture, civic engagement, innovation, and philanthropy.
Nominations for 2026 are open through March 22.
Nominations for the 2026 Business Excellence Awards will open in early 2026.
Business Excellence Award nominations are open. Check out the details below and nominate a worthy organization (even your own).
Excellence takes on many forms. Choose one or more of the characteristics below and describe how it applies to your business (or the business you are nominating).
If a company has won a business excellence award (in any category) for two or more consecutive years, they may be eligible for a sustained excellence award. The award will be determined by the selection committee.
You may choose to answer any, or all, of the following categories:
The Civic Engagement Award recognizes organizations that embody civic responsibility—strengthening Omaha through activism and community engagement. They use their resources, expertise, and influence to address social challenges, support local causes, and advocate for change.
Recipients of the Excellence in Culture award exemplify leadership-driven cultural transformation, emphasizing employee well-being, trust, and a commitment to shared values. They actively cultivate an atmosphere where people feel valued, supported, and inspired to contribute their best work.
Changing the establishment by introducing something better is no easy process, but true innovators thrive on this. Those recognized for Excellence in Innovation have made innovation part of their everyday ‘routine’ and provide tangible benefits through their work.
Organizations, small and large, with a philosophy of giving back make a significant impact on the Omaha metropolitan community’s health and well-being. Recognition goes to those who go above-and-beyond to foster an environment of generosity and support.
Interested in being a 2026 Business Excellence Awards Sponsor? Contact our Chamber Events Team to discover how you can get involved.
For more information about the Business Excellence Awards, contact the Chamber Events Team at events@omahachamber.org.
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