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SUMMARY:2026 EPC Of the Year Awards & Membership Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join the Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce to announce our annual "Of the Year" Awards! This is our chance to recognize the outstanding contributions and achievements of our members who have made a significant impact in our community and business environment. We encourage you to join us for dinner in celebration of excellence and accomplishments our chamber has achieved over the past year.This annual celebration brings together business leaders\, community partners\, and changemakers to recognize those making a difference in our region.Here are the award categories:Small Business of the Year (25 employees and under)Business of the Year (25+ employees)Businessperson of the YearCommittee Member of the YearFriends of the Chamber (Volunteer Award)--------------------------The Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the opening of nominations for our annual "Of the Year" Awards! This is your chance to recognize the outstanding contributions and achievements of our members who have made a significant impact in our community and business environment. We encourage you to participate in this celebration of excellence by nominating yourself\, nominating a deserving peer\, or encouraging someone you know to nominate themselves.Each category has specific criteria designed to highlight the unique contributions and accomplishments of our members. Whether you are a small business owner\, a leader in a larger organization\, a dedicated volunteer\, or someone who has made a substantial impact in the business community\, there is a category for you.\n\nWhy Nominate?Celebrate Achievements: Highlight the hard work and success of your business or that of a peer.Gain Recognition: Increase visibility and recognition within the community.Inspire Others: Share stories of dedication and impact to motivate others.How to NominateNominate Yourself: If you believe your achievements align with the criteria\, don't hesitate to nominate yourself.Nominate Someone Else: Recognize the contributions of a fellow member who deserves to be celebrated.Encourage Others: If you know someone who meets the criteria but might not think to nominate themselves\, encourage them to take this opportunity.Nominations are OPEN:  \nhttps://edenprairiechamberofcommerce.growthzoneapp.com/ap/Form/FillV2/rZ5AJinL?cid=\n\nNominations CLOSE October 8th\, 2026.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<!DOCTYPE html><html><head><title></title></head><body aria-disabled="false"><p><span style="font-size: 18px\; font-family: Arial\, Helvetica\, sans-serif\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;">Join the Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce to announce our annual &quot\;Of the Year&quot\; Awards! This is our chance to recognize the outstanding contributions and achievements of our members who have made a significant impact in our community and business environment. We encourage you to join us for dinner in celebration of excellence and accomplishments our chamber has achieved over the past year.</span></p><p data-end="1765" data-start="1615"><span style="font-size: 18px\;">This annual celebration brings together business leaders\, community partners\, and changemakers to recognize those making a difference in our region.</span></p><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto\;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto\;  line-height:normal\;">Here are the award categories:</p><ul fr-original-style="" style="list-style-position: inside\;" type="disc"><li style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto\;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto\;      line-height:normal\;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1\;tab-stops:list .5in\;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Small Business of the Year (25 employees and under)</strong></li><li style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto\;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto\;      line-height:normal\;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1\;tab-stops:list .5in\;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Business of the Year (25+ employees)</strong></li><li style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto\;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto\;      line-height:normal\;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1\;tab-stops:list .5in\;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Businessperson of the Year</strong></li><li style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto\;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto\;      line-height:normal\;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1\;tab-stops:list .5in\;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Committee Member of the Year</strong></li><li style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto\;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto\;      line-height:normal\;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1\;tab-stops:list .5in\;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Friends of the Chamber (Volunteer Award)</strong></li></ul><p>--------------------------</p><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto\;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto\;  line-height:normal\;">The Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the <strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">opening of nominations for our annual &quot\;Of the Year&quot\; Awards!&nbsp\;</strong></p><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto\;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto\;  line-height:normal\;">This is your chance to recognize the outstanding contributions and achievements of our members who have made a significant impact in our community and business environment. We encourage you to participate in this celebration of excellence by nominating yourself\, nominating a deserving peer\, or encouraging someone you know to nominate themselves.</p><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto\;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto\;  line-height:normal\;">Each category has specific criteria designed to highlight the unique contributions and accomplishments of our members. Whether you are a small business owner\, a leader in a larger organization\, a dedicated volunteer\, or someone who has made a substantial impact in the business community\, there is a category for you.<br><br></p><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto\;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto\;  line-height:normal\;mso-outline-level:3\;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Why Nominate?</strong></p><ul fr-original-style="" style="list-style-position: inside\;" type="disc"><li style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto\;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto\;      line-height:normal\;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2\;tab-stops:list .5in\;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Celebrate Achievements</strong>: Highlight the hard work and success of your business or that of a peer.</li><li style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto\;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto\;      line-height:normal\;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2\;tab-stops:list .5in\;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Gain Recognition</strong>: Increase visibility and recognition within the community.</li><li style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto\;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto\;      line-height:normal\;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2\;tab-stops:list .5in\;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Inspire Others</strong>: Share stories of dedication and impact to motivate others.</li></ul><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto\;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto\;  line-height:normal\;mso-outline-level:3\;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">How to Nominate</strong></p><ol fr-original-style="" start="1" style="list-style-position: inside\;" type="1"><li style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto\;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto\;      line-height:normal\;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3\;tab-stops:list .5in\;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Nominate Yourself</strong>: If you believe your achievements align with the criteria\, don&rsquo\;t hesitate to nominate yourself.</li><li style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto\;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto\;      line-height:normal\;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3\;tab-stops:list .5in\;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Nominate Someone Else</strong>: Recognize the contributions of a fellow member who deserves to be celebrated.</li><li style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto\;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto\;      line-height:normal\;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3\;tab-stops:list .5in\;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Encourage Others</strong>: If you know someone who meets the criteria but might not think to nominate themselves\, encourage them to take this opportunity.</li></ol><p>Nominations are OPEN: <span style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; background-color: rgb(247\, 218\, 100)\;">&nbsp\;</span><br><span style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; background-color: rgb(247\, 218\, 100)\;"><a fr-original-style="" href="https://edenprairiechamberofcommerce.growthzoneapp.com/ap/Form/FillV2/rZ5AJinL?cid={{HCIContactId}}" style="user-select: auto\; color: inherit\;">https://edenprairiechamberofcommerce.growthzoneapp.com/ap/Form/FillV2/rZ5AJinL?cid=</a></span><br><br><span style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; background-color: rgb(247\, 218\, 100)\;">Nominations CLOSE October 8th\, 2026.</span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p></body></html>
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