Cook County Chamber Opens Nominations for 2025 Business Awards!
Celebrating Community Leaders & Entrepreneurs Who Go Above and Beyond
August 15, 2025– Cook County, Minn. – The Cook County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that the nomination window for the 2025 Annual Chamber Business Awards is officially open. This is a special opportunity to honor and celebrate the businesses and individuals who have made an outstanding impact on the local community.
“This is our chance to recognize the incredible business leaders who continue to go above and beyond for Cook County,” said Linda Jurek, Executive Director of the Cook County Chamber of Commerce. “We’re so proud of the innovation and dedication we see every day, and these awards are a small way to say thank you and highlight the amazing work being done.”
The community is encouraged to submit nominations for the following four categories:
- Chamber Business of the Year: Awarded to a business that has made a significant contribution to the prosperity of the Cook County community.
- Community Business Leader of the Year: Awarded to a business leader who has made noteworthy and impactful contributions to the community. This leader serves in leadership capacities outside of their day-to-day business life.
- The Entrepreneur of the Year: Awarded to a person who has taken on greater than normal personal and financial risks to advance their business ultimately adding to the economic viability of the Cook County Community.
- Norman Deschampe Award: A very special award honoring the legacy of leadership brought to our community by the late Norman Deschampe. This award is given to an individual whose dedication to the business community is exemplary.
The nomination window will close on October 1, 2025. Winners will be announced at the 2025 Annual Fall Gala at the Grand Portage Lodge & Casino on Thursday, October 30, 2025. Click here to submit a nomination.
About Cook County Chamber of Commerce
The Cook County Chamber of Commerce, established in 2016, is the leading voice for businesses in Cook County, Minnesota. We serve as a powerful advocate for our over 147 members, representing a diverse range of for-profit and non-profit businesses. Our mission is to foster a thriving economic environment by championing collaboration, promoting our members, and supporting the overall prosperity of Cook County. We believe that strong businesses are the backbone of a vibrant community, and we're dedicated to ensuring our community remains a welcoming destination for visitors and residents alike. Connect with us on social media using Facebook. Learn more at www.cookcountychamber.org/
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Linda Jurek Executive Director
