On Friday evening, the Longmont community gathered to celebrate the businesses, leaders, and organizations that make Longmont, Colorado one of the most vibrant places to live and work.
Hosted by the Longmont Area Chamber of Commerce, the annual Business Excellence Awards recognizes outstanding businesses and community leaders whose work strengthens Longmont’s economy, culture, and spirit of collaboration.
The 2026 Longmont Business Excellence Awards brought together business owners, nonprofit leaders, civic partners, and community members to celebrate organizations that continue to invest in Longmont’s future.
From innovation and entrepreneurship to community leadership and service, this year’s finalists represent the very best of what makes the Longmont business community thrive.
Thank You to Our Event Sponsors
Events like the Longmont Chamber Business Excellence Awards are made possible through the generous support of our sponsors. Their investment helps the Longmont Area Chamber of Commerce continue its work in advocacy, connection, and advancement for more than 700 member businesses representing over 25,000 employees across the Longmont region.
We extend our sincere thanks to the organizations whose partnership made this celebration possible.
Presenting Sponsor
Times-Call
Award Sponsors
NextLight
Platte River Power Authority
Common Spirit: Longmont United Hospital
Elevations Credit Union
Swire Coca-Cola
Supporting Sponsors
Front Range Community College
High Country Bank
Community Donors
FASTSIGNS Longmont
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Flatirons Church
Wyatt’s Wet Goods
Left Hand Brewing
J Marie Skin Studio
2026 Business Excellence Awards Honorees
Each year, the Longmont Area Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards recognize businesses and individuals who demonstrate leadership, innovation, and commitment to the Longmont community.
Below are the 2026 Business Excellence Awards winners and finalists.
Legacy Business Award
Sponsored by the Longmont Times-Call
Winner
The Longmont Dairy
Building Bridges Award
Sponsored by Elevations Credit Union
Winner
Kent Willmann — Doing Democracy Day
Business of the Year
Sponsored by NextLight
Winner
Longmont Climbing Collective
Finalists
J. M. Smucker Co.
Longmont Small Animal Hospital
Non-Profit of the Year
Sponsored by Platte River Power Authority
Winner
TLC Learning Center
Finalists
Veteran’s Community Project
Crossroads School
Emerging Business of the Year
Sponsored by Common Spirit: Longmont United Hospital
Winner
INSIDE LONGMONT
Finalists
Fire & Ice Wellness
Antonio’s Real NY Pizza
Employee of the Year
Sponsored by Swire Coca-Cola
Winner
Daniel Stefanski — MY Wealth Planners
Finalists
Lucas Minerich — Swire Coca-Cola
Alister Clarke — Spice eBikes
Paige Niemeyer — Wax Crescent
Alex Gerwig — Vectra Bank
Making a Difference Award
Winner
Joe & Marla Truitt — Best Day Ever!
Solopreneur of the Year
Winner
Kaal Nakarmi — Colorado Dumplings
People’s Choice Award
Winner
Küper Wine Bar
Ambassador of the Year
Winner
Carol Jones — Carol Jones Massage Therapy
Celebrating Longmont’s Momentum
The Longmont Business Excellence Awards are more than an evening of recognition — they are a reminder of the energy, creativity, and leadership that continues to shape Longmont’s future.
We are grateful to every finalist, winner, sponsor, and attendee who joined us in celebrating the businesses that are driving our community forward.
Congratulations again to all of this year’s honorees, and thank you for the work you do every day to make Longmont’s business community stronger.
Event photography for the 2026 Business Excellence Awards was captured by John Robson.
Follow his work on Instagram at @johnrobson.photography and please credit John Robson Photography when sharing event photos.
View the full event photo gallery here.
Be sure to follow the Longmont Area Chamber of Commerce on social media and tag us when sharing your favorite moments from the evening. @longmontchamber