2025 Business Awards Gala

Celebrating Manistee County Businesses and Business Professionals.

It's time to honor and celebrate the businesses and professionals of Manistee County! Come together for a sophisticated evening filled with a networking cocktail hour, a delicious dinner, decadent desserts and an exciting award ceremony. Join us as we toast to the achievements of 2024!

NOMINATIONS CLOSED

The Manistee Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Awards celebrates the outstanding contributions of individuals, businesses, and organizations that strengthen the Chamber, uplift the local business community, and enrich the quality of life in Manistee County. Join us on Friday, March 7th, at the Awards Gala at Little River Casino Resort, where this year's winners will announced.

2025 Gala Nominations CLOSED

Business of the Year

Community Action Award

Emerging Business Award

Business Leader of the Year

Business of the Year

BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

This award recognizes a business that has demonstrated success and innovation over the years. They provide a quality product or service and conduct their business with professionalism and integrity. Must be in business 3 + years.

Community Action Award

COMMUNITY ACTION AWARD

This award recognizes a business, organization, or person within our community who has devoted time, energy, and expertise for the betterment of our community of Manistee County.

Emerging Business Award

EMERGING BUSINESS

This award recognizes a new business or a business that branched to Manistee County that has opened within the last 3 years. They have shown entrepreneurial spirit, provide a quality product or service, and conduct their business with professionalism and integrity.

Business Leader of the Year

BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR

This award recognizes a business professional in our community who actively participates with the community, and goes above and beyond for Manistee County. All parties must approve and accept this nomination