2024 Business Excellence Awards
General Information
The Summit Chamber created the Business Excellence Awards (BEAs) to recognize and celebrate the outstanding efforts, innovation, and accomplishments of Summit County’s business community.
This year’s BEAs, held on April 4, 2024, at Warren Station in Keystone, saw a vibrant gathering of over 150 business leaders, marking a sold-out event. The evening kicked off with the Panorama Summit Orthopedics networking reception, which offered guests an opportunity to connect with other local professional while enjoying delectable fare from local favorites Bistro North, Colorado Marketplace & Bakery, and Scrappy’s Pizza.
The highlight of the evening was the ceremony, where nine deserving winners were announced to resounding applause. Following the awards presentation, it was time to party when dueling pianos from Howl at the Moon took the stage.
A standout addition to this year’s event was the Wine & Whiskey Gamble, which garnered enthusiastic participation, raising over $1000 in support of the Summit Chamber’s new “be Local” initiative. This initiative aims to promote sustained backing of local businesses throughout the year.
Stay tuned for next year’s BEAs date and location, to be unveiled by year-end. Whether you decide to apply for an award (or two!), become a sponsor or even just attend for some of the best (and most fun) networking around – you won’t want to miss the Business Excellence Awards in 2025!
(awarded for their work in 2023)
COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS
- Government Department of the Year
- Town of Breckenridge Free Ride Transit
- Non-Profit Program of the Year
- Building Hope
- Ben Fogle Chamber Champion
- Bruce Horii
GENERAL BUSINESS
- New Business of the Year
- Breck Snow Plow & Heavy Equipment
- Business Innovator of the Year
- Peaks Medical & Urgent Care
- Business Team of the Year - TIE
- Krystal Media
- Beaver Run Resort & Conference Center
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
- Small Business of the Year
- PSYFI
- Medium Business of the Year
- Krystal Media
- Large Business of the Year
- Bistro North / Blue River Bistro
Applications
Applications are closed for 2024. To apply in 2025, please check this page after January 6, 2025.
2024 Winner Prize Package
The Summit Chamber of Commerce
- "Winner's Circle" video focusing on your award shared on Summit Chamber social media channels
- Video spotlight showcasing your products and services and shared on Summit Chamber social media channels
- Plus a choice of: A 500 word feature shared on the Summit Chamber blog and in an email newsletter OR a social media feature
Mountain Town Magazine
- Two-Page Spread in Mountain Town Magazine Summer 2024 Issue highlighting the winners. Article to appear online with more in-depth information on each business and its owner
- Social Media Shout Out about each Summit Chamber Business Excellence Award recipient
- Newsletter Ad linking to Mountain Town Magazine article highlighting each of the Summit Chamber Business Excellence Award recipients
Breckenridge Magazine or Mountain Women Magazine
If a Breckenridge business or a woman-owned business wins a category, they may be featured in an Entrepreneur article in the corresponding publication
Krystal Media
Inclusion in a 10-day radio campaign highlighting the winners on all Krystal Media stations
Always Mountain Time
Inclusion in a 10-day radio campaign highlighting the winners on these Always Mountain Time stations
Epic Print Pros
Each winner to receive a $400 print package compliments of Epic Print Pros
2023 Winners (Awarded for their work in 2022)
- 2023 General Business Award Winners
- New Business of the Year - Bistro North
- Business Innovator of the Year - Fortunato Properties
- Business Team of the Year - Red Buffalo Coffee & Tea
- Ben Fogle Chamber Champion of the Year - Mark McManis
- 2023 Business of the Year Award Winners
- Small Business of the Year - Luna Lending
- Medium Business of the Year - the Pad
- Large Business of the Year - Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center