2017 NBDC Business Awards
NBDC Champion of Small Business: Jeff Taake and Lewis Schelkopf

Mead Lumber and subsidiary Truss Craft embraced the continuous improvement culture as well as a committment to improve their communities.
NBDC Government Contractor of the Year: Cash-Wa Distributing

Unparalleled service to customers was the foundation of this company when it began in 1934 and remains the cornerstone of Cash-Wa more than 80 years later.
NBDC Export Business of the Year: American Premium Foods

A combination of tasty new products and eager new markets has led to substantial growth for exporter American Premium Foods.
NBDC Innovation Business of the Year: Sanguine Diagnostics & Therapeutics

NBDC helps researchers pursue funding that will help the Omaha company realize its vision for medicine as well as commercialization.
NBDC Manufacturing Business of the Year: Exmark Manufacturing Co.

Innovation and dedication to continuous improvement have enabled this independent turf care manufacturer stay a cut above its competition.
NBDC Sustainability Business of the Year: West Point Design

Finding ways to repurpose materials is important to a company that produces what is considered to be the gold standard for industrial manre spreaders.