Business of the Year Awards

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Registration is Open!

March 25, 2026

5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Doors open at 5:00 pm

Spokane Convention Center, Centennial Ballroom

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)

Ability Employment Services Inc.
Omniscia AI
Williamson & Associates Technologies Inc., doing business as Wassoc

Medium Business of the Year (26-100 employees)

Coeur d'Alene Tractor Co., dba Adams Tractor of Spokane
No-Li Brewhouse LLC
Selkirk Sport LLC

Large Business of the Year (101+ employees)

Bouten Construction Co.
Jubilant HollisterStier LLC
Sunshine Health Facilities Inc.

Social Service Nonprofit of the Year

Community Health Association of Spokane, dba CHAS Health
Spokane Neighborhood Action Partners
Maddie's Place

2026 Business Leader of the Year

Heather Rosentrater, Avista Corp.

Sponsor:

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