NBDC Business Awards Archive

CHAMPION OF SMALL BUSINESS

Awarded to an NBDC client who has triumphed in the field of business and is an empowering entrepreneur who supports small business in Nebraska.

2023 - Patty's Childcare Center
2022 - Fixlexia
2021 - Appsky2020 - Weiland Doors
2019 – Davis Repair, LLC
2018 – Landen Chiropractic, PC
2017 – Mead Lumber/Truss Craft
2016 – White River Feed
2015 – American Agricultural Laboratory
2014 – Gary’s Cleaning and Restoration
2013 – Garwood Enterprises
2012 – S&S Plumbing
2011 – Scout Dry Goods


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GOVERNMENT CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR

Awarded to an NBDC client who is successful in selling and delivering products or services to federal, state or local government.

2023 - Prescription Pyro
2022 - Kana Systems Inc.
2021 - Fuller Construction
2020 - Turtle Creek Construction
2019 – ACE Reporting-US, LLC
2018 – McDaniel Farms
2017 – Cash-Wa Distributing
2016 – Prairie View Industries
2015 – Farris Engineering
2014 – Mark VII Enterprises
2013 – Calvin L. Hinz Architects, PC
2012 – Issues Management Solutions
2011 –Dyna-Tech Aviation Services

INNOVATION BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

Awarded to an NBDC client who advances technological innovation, partners with a Nebraska university to meet federal research and development needs, or increases commercialization of federal research.

2023 - Bluestem Biosciences
2022 - Grain Weevil
2021 - Bird's Eye Robotics
2020 - Royal Engineered Composites
2019 – Monarch Flyway
2018 – Innovative Prosthetics & Orthotics
2017 – Sanguine Diagnostics & Therapeutics
2016 – Goldfinch Solutions
2015 – Windcall Manufacturing (GrainGoat)
2014 – LI-COR Biosciences
2013 – LNKChemsolutions
2012 – SectorNow
2011 – MultiMech Research & Development

SOURCELINK NEBRASKA RESOURCE PARTNER OF THE YEAR

Awarded to an NBDC SourceLink Nebraska resource partner's dedication to educating and empowering entrepreneurs statewide.

2023 – Nebraska Enterprise Fund