(Spencer)--The Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation is now accepting nominations for the 16th Annual Business Recognition Luncheon to be held January 27th, 2027. This ceremony thanks the businesses and individuals in our region for stimulating the region through job creation, investment and fostering quality of life throughout Corridor communities.
Nominations are open for four awards to be given during the luncheon: Small Business Excellence, fewer than 30 employees, Large Business Excellence, 30 or more employees, Entrepreneur of the Year and Young Professional of the Year. Businesses and individuals may be nominated for various reasons including contribution to the local economy, recent expansion, new product or service, customer service, management practices and community involvement.
The business or individual must be located in one of the Corridor counties: Buena Vista, Clay, Dickinson or Emmet.
A person can submit a nomination for any for-profit business, entrepreneur or young professional in any of the four categories. Businesses and individuals may nominate themselves. Multiple nominations are accepted.
Nominations will be reviewed and judged by a selection committee consisting of business owners and community leaders throughout the region. If you would like make a nomination visit lakescorridor.com/awards to download nomination forms and see a list of past winners.
All nominations are due by Friday, December 18th at 4 p.m. For further information, contact the Corridor at 712.264.3474.
