 BOISE, Idaho – The Boise Metro Chamber is proud to announce the 2026 Small Business and Chamber Excellence Awards Finalists. This year’s event will take place on June 23, 2026, and kicks off with a trade show at 11 a.m. and the awards luncheon starting at 12 p.m. “This year’s finalists showcase the innovation, resilience, and community impact that define our region’s business community. Across industries and award categories, these organizations and leaders are making meaningful contributions that strengthen the Treasure Valley and help drive its continued success,” said Bobbi-Jo Meuleman, President and CEO of the Boise Metro Chamber. Finalists for each category include: SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD (10 EMPLOYEES OR FEWER) - A Chamber member company that is locally owned and privately held, demonstrating all-around excellence in business. This award recognizes companies that deliver outstanding products or services, foster a positive workplace culture, support the local business climate and economic development, and make a meaningful impact in their industry and community.
SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD (11 TO 50 EMPLOYEES) - A Chamber member company that is locally owned and privately held, demonstrating all-around excellence in business. This award recognizes companies that deliver outstanding products or services, foster a positive workplace culture, support the local business climate and economic development, and make a meaningful impact in their industry and community.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EXCELLENCE AWARD - A Chamber member company that demonstrates outstanding commitment to making a positive impact on its local community. This award celebrates a company who volunteers time and resources to support the community through non-profit engagement.
FOOD & AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY EXCELLENCE AWARD - A Chamber member company who has made significant contributions in supporting or enhancing Idaho’s food and agriculture industry as a grower, producer, processor, distributor, grocer, retailer, restaurant, brewery, winery, or other.
HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY EXCELLENCE AWARD - A Chamber member company who has made significant contributions in the delivery, administration, and support of the health care industry.
NONPROFIT EXCELLENCE AWARD - A Chamber member nonprofit organization who has showcased the most innovative examples of how to “do well and do good” in contributing to the social and economic well-being of the Boise community.
THE JIM MOORE LIFETIME LEGACY AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN TRAVEL & HOSPITALITY - A Chamber member company who has made significant contributions in enhancing Idaho’s travel and hospitality industry through recreational opportunities, transportation, lodging options, tourism, or other means.
-More- The awards ceremony also features the induction of a “Chamber Hall of Fame” recipient and the recognition of the “Government Advocate of the Year.” Previous Boise Metro Chamber Hall of Fame Inductees include:
Previous Government Advocate of the Year winners include:
Event Details
This event is presented by Bank of America and Meta. Sponsoring organizations include Blue Cross of Idaho, Boise Centre, Delta Air Lines, Idaho Business Review, and St. Luke's Health Plan. Additional support provided by Amplified Productions (LED Wall Sponsor) and Allied Business Solutions (Official Business Technology Partner). Tickets are available at boisechamber.org. Media: Members of the media are invited to attend this event. RSVP by email or phone to Konner Jurasek  BOISE, Idaho – Leadership Boise, a Boise Metro Chamber program sponsored by Global Bound, LLC, has announced the Leadership Boise (LB) class of 2025-2027. Established in 1975, LB has graduated over 2,200 Treasure Valley professionals, making it one of the largest and longest-running Chamber-sponsored leadership programs in the country.
Participants engage in monthly, daylong sessions to enhance their understanding of the community, its challenges, and opportunities. Monthly topics such as Healthcare and Innovation & Technology encourage fresh perspectives on leadership, innovation, collaboration, and empower participants with the tools to broaden their impact in leadership roles. Each year, Leadership Boise alumni interview numerous candidates from which a select group is chosen as the new class. “In the second year of the program, participants are divided into Planning Teams to plan and execute the sessions they attended in their first year of LB,” said Karyn Stuart, Chamber Director of Leadership Programs. “This past weekend, Opening Retreat was held at YMCA Camp in Horsethief Reservoir; the “Opening Retreat Planning Team” did a fantastic job of combining team-building exercises with leadership development content from passionate speakers such as David Duro, YMCA, and Mike Krause of Global Bound, LLC. Stuart added.” The 2025- 2026 LB leadership team includes: LB President, Gabe Brenner (City of Boise) LB VP, Wes Stanfill (Robertson’s LLC) and LB Academy VP, Erika Berryman (St. Luke’s). This team developed the overarching LB Theme for 2025-2026 (PERSONAL GROWTH TO COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP) which is woven into all civic/leadership sessions, and they work closely with Chamber Foundation Leadership staff to deliver a stellar program experience for all LB and LB Academy participants. Congratulations to the newest class of Leadership Boise participants and to the companies that support the Chamber and their employees’ growth! CLASS ROSTER Andrew Marini, Ada County Sheriff's Office Anushree Khandelwal, HP Inc. Becky Moose, K2 Construction, Inc. Ben Fulcher, Rallens Realty Consultants Ben Gibbons, Holland & Hart LLP Brent Arnold, Intermountain Gas Company Brett Gulash, Hillside Architecture Cameron Oliver, Trak Software Inc. Chelsea Carattini, Idaho Secretary of State's Office Cieara Davis, Association of Idaho Cities Colleen Shackelford, Center for Lifetime Health Cory Carone, Stoel Rives LLP Danielle Strollo, Givens Pursley LLP Gail Cole, Blue Cross of Idaho Heather Bowman, Idaho Housing and Finance Association Holten White, HDR Jeff Hunter, Horrocks Engineers Jeff Tonkin, HC Company, Inc. Jeremy Battershell, St. Luke's Health Plan Kami Kiser, HP Inc. Kekoa Nawahine, Ahlquist Kerryn Sarwansingh, Kiewit Corp. Kim Ross, Girl Scouts of Silver Sage Kyle Johnson, Zions Bank Landon Brown, Hawley Troxell Lindsay Woychick, Saint Alphonsus Health System Lindsey Quintana, Block 22 LLC / The Grove Hotel Lisa Arnold, TRICA Lucas Gebhart, Visit Boise Maegan Krahn, St. Luke's Health Foundation Matt Palm, Paylocity Matthew Havili, Hawley Troxell Meg McCarthy, Ada County Highway District Mike Taylor, Kount, an Equifax Company Morgan Harris, Boise State University Foundation Nick Tunison, RedBuilt, LLC Rachel Puljan, ICCU Rebecca Troescher, Boise Cascade Company Savannah Lewis, United Way of Treasure Valley Skylor Lenz, Boise State University Sophia Hartsock, Red Sky PR Tayler Marshall, Stinker Stores Taylor McDonald, First Interstate Bank Titan Walker, Western Heating & Air Truman Weston, Pinnacle Performance Tyler Anderson, Boise Cascade Tyler Lohman, Mountain West Bank Tyler Sisson, ESI Construction Wade Foster, Stoel Rives LLP Wendy Parkinson, Idaho First Bank Zach Cahill, Washington Trust Bank This year’s theme — “Innovation Through Collaboration BOISE, Idaho – The Boise Metro Chamber is proud to announce this year’s Annual Gala & Auction theme Innovation Through Collaboration, in partnership with Trailhead - the Boise nonprofit entrepreneurial support hub behind Boise Entrepreneur Week, Boise Pitch Night, Idaho Startup Lab, and more.
This year's theme, Innovation Through Collaboration, was inspired by the influential professionals and decision makers that share a strong interest in working together to shape the success of our region’s economy and business landscape. The program will spotlight previous pitch winners and Trailhead alumni, giving some of Boise’s most promising startups a unique opportunity to engage directly with business leaders, investors, and policymakers. “At the heart of what we do is support business—and what better way to do that than elevating some of Idaho’s newer startups,” said Bobbi-Jo Meuleman, President and CEO of the Boise Metro Chamber. “This year’s Gala will focus on the community, spotlighting innovations and entrepreneurs and the importance of fostering connections.” The Boise Metro Chamber’s Annual Gala & Auction has become one of the Treasure Valley’s most anticipated annual events and serves as the Chamber’s most important fundraiser of the year. Donations for live and silent auction items are now being accepted through September 5, with proceeds going to support the businesses featured at this year’s Gala and Auction. Tickets to this event are available on the Boise Metro Chamber’s website at boisechamber.org. This event is presented by diamond sponsor: Blue Cross of Idaho, platinum sponsor: Alaska Airlines, gold sponsors: Albertsons, ICCU, Southwest Airlines, silver sponsors: Allied Business Solutions, Boise Centre, Colliers, Hawley Troxell, Intermountain Gas Company, J.R. Simplot Company, and Micron. Media: Members of the media are invited to attend this event. RSVP by email or phone to the Media Contact listed at the top of this release. ### About the Boise Metro Chamber: Established in 1883, the Boise Metro Chamber is the only five-star accredited Chamber of Commerce in Idaho and strives to be the leading business advocacy organization in the Boise Valley. The Boise Metro Chamber is a private, nonprofit, membership-driven organization comprised of approximately 2,000 business enterprises, civic organizations, educational institutions, and individuals. Its mission is to provide leadership that will help create regional economic prosperity and success for its members. For more information about the Boise Metro Chamber visit: boisechamber.org |
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