2026 EPC Of the Year Awards & Membership Reception

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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 brunch and the celebration of excellence and accomplishments our chamber has achieved over the past year.  This event also serves as the Chamber's annual meeting.

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 Year
• Committee Member of the Year
• Friends of the Chamber (Volunteer Award)

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Meet Our 2026 Of the Year Awards Nominees!

Join us in celebrating the people and businesses making a difference in our Chamber and the Eden Prairie business community. Congratulations to this year’s nominees!

Small Business of the Year

• Rokos Advisors - Harry Ollington
• Atlas and Co. Consulting - Alex Apsey
• Executive Transportation - Gus Ortis

Business of the Year

• First Western Bank & Trust
• SouthWest Transit
• Harland Medical Systems

Businessperson of the Year

• John Lee — Eden Prairie Lifestyle
• Namita Desai -- Paylocity
• John Sulciner -- Cottagecare Housecleaning

Committee Member of the Year

• Todd Loudenslager - LGH Wealth Management [Ambassador Committee & Membership Committee]
• Adam Brown - Fafinski Mark & Johnson Law Firm [Membership Committee & Board of Directors]
• Emily Orr - Eden Prairie Community Foundation [Ambassador Committee]

Friend of the Chamber

• The LeVoirs (Fred & Marcia) - LegalShield
• Ethan Dado - Eden Prairie Schools
• Jake Smalkoski - The Original Pancake House
  
  

Winners will be announced at the 
Of the Year Awards & Membership Reception on 
Thursday, November 19, at Green Acres!

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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.

Why 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 Nominate

1. Nominate Yourself: If you believe your achievements align with the criteria, don’t hesitate to nominate yourself.
2. Nominate Someone Else: Recognize the contributions of a fellow member who deserves to be celebrated.
3. 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 CLOSED
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Nominations CLOSE October 8th, 2026.