Business of the Year Awards

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March 25, 2026

Nominations are open!

The Journal of Business is seeking Business of the Year nominations to recognize organizations — and one individual — that have demonstrated growth, success, and a spirit of innovation in the last year. These awards shine a light on the Inland Northwest businesses community and accompany a March 25 event along with a special section in our newspaper.

Awards will be given in five categories:

Small Business of the Year (25 or fewer employees)

Medium Business of the Year (26-100 employees)

Large Business of the Year (101+ employees)

Social Service Nonprofit of the Year

Businessperson of the Year

The nomination process is simple. Tell us which organizations/individuals you think should be considered and the best way to reach them. Then, we’ll send the candidate a more comprehensive survey to fill out. Finalists will be announced in mid-February, and the winners will be announced at a March 25 event.

Nominations close Jan. 25.

Congratulations to our 2025 winners!

The Journal of Business launched its Inland Northwest Business of the Year Awards to recognize organizations—and one individual—that have demonstrated growth, success, and a spirit of innovation. The event was a huge success and we look to next years event.

Small Business of the Year (25 or fewer employees)

Electric Photoland

Medium Business of the Year (26-100 employees)

Verdis (YOY Inc.)

Large Business of the Year (101+ employees)

Davenport Hotels

Social Service Nonprofit of the Year

Embrace Washington

2025 Business Leader of the Year