NOMINATE YOUR FAVORITE LOCAL SMALL BUSINESSES FOR OUR 2026 AWARDS!
99.2% OF IDAHO BUSINESSES ARE SMALL BUSINESSES!*

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We feel strongly that the Boise Metro's small businesses deserve recognition for their investments in our community, fostering innovation, driving our local economy, representing Idaho, and promoting local--but we need your help! Tells us about your incredible Idaho small business, or one you love to patron and why for a chance to be honored at our upcoming 2026 Small Business & Chamber Excellence Awards! 

Submit 2026 Nominations Here!

​Once we receive nominations, we will contact the nominee to fill out an awards application for their nominated category.

 ​Scroll down to learn more about categories and the event. Nominations close in April 2026! ​(*Data from 2025 Idaho Small Business Profile published by the U.S. Small Business Administration's Office of Advocacy)

HONORING OUR OUTSTANDING MEMBERS

CATEGORIES FOR THE SMALL BUSINESS & CHAMBER EXCELLENCE AWARDS CATEGORIES

Chamber Hall of Fame and Government Advocate of the Year Awards: 

• The Boise Metro Chamber takes great pride in honoring individuals, whose dedication and leadership have significantly enriched our community. The Government Advocate of the Year and the Chamber Hall of Fame award winners are determined annually by the Boise Metro Chamber's CEO and President along with our Board of Directors.

Small Business of the Year Awards (2 Awards)

• 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. Two awards will be presented in this category based on company size: businesses with 10 or fewer full-time employees and businesses with 11 to 50 full-time employees.

​Chamber Excellence Awards

• 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.
• Financial Industry Excellence Award: A Chamber member company whose institution lends financial support and delivers exceptional customer service to facilitate the growth of Idaho businesses
• ​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 Award: 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.

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2025 Award Finalists & Winners