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The Dickinson County Economic Development Corporation (DKEDC) has announced that nominations for the 2025 Business & Best of Dickinson County Awards are open through Jan. 23, 2026.

The annual awards celebrate outstanding businesses, organizations, community leaders, and employees who contribute to making Dickinson County a strong place to live, work, and thrive. Award recipients will be recognized during the DKEDC Annual Awards Gala on Feb. 21, 2026.

This year’s program features 11 categories, including Business of the Year, Young Entrepreneur of the Year, Community Catalyst of the Year, Employee of the Year, Best Trade Business, Best Retail Business, Best Hospitality Business, Best Non-Profit or Government Agency, Best Storefront, Best Professional Business, and Best Customer Service.

Community members are encouraged to nominate deserving individuals or businesses who made a positive impact in 2025. Nominations are free and may be submitted online through the DKEDC website or its Facebook pages.