Emerging Entrepreneur

This award was created to honor the business person who has brought fresh entrepreneurial engagement to the Big Sky Business Community.

Previous Emerging Entrepreneur Award Winners

• 2023 - Emily Burke, Big Sky Thrift

• 2022 - Christine Lugo-Yergensen, Sweet Buns Bakery

• 2021 - Bill Frye, Encore Electric

• 2019 - Ben & Kara Blodgett, The Rocks Tasting Room

• 2018 - Sydney Desmarais, Lone Peak Veterinary Hospital

Business Person of the Year

This award honors an individual who helps elevate Big Sky with their service to our community.

Previous Business Person of the Year Award Winners​​

• 2023 - Tallie Lancey, Big Sky Sotheby’s International Realty

• 2022 - Christine Anderson, Big Sky Post Office 

• 2021 - Kevin Germain, Moonlight Basin

• 2019 - Tim Kent, First Security Bank 

• 2018 - David Klak, Big Sky Transportation District/WTI

• 2017 - Dale & Gale Palmer

• 2016 - John Seelye, Big Sky Build

• 2015 - Marla Ganoom, American Bank

• 2014 - Lynne Anderson, Country Market

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Chet Huntley Lifetime Achievement Award

This award honors an individual who has, over a period of time, provided leadership to our community. (The nominee must be a living resident of our community and may not be a sitting member of the Big Sky Chamber's Board or an employee of the Chamber)

• 2023 - Andy Dreisbach, Cornerstone Management Services

• 2022 - Ron Edwards, Big Sky Water & Sewer

• 2021 - Dave & Kathy House, Corral Bar and Big Sky Community Library

• 2019 - Loren Bough 

• 2018 - Glenniss Indreland, Big Sky Resort 

• 2017 - Jerry Scott

• 2016 - Dr. Jeff Daniels, Medical Clinic of Big Sky

• 2015 - Taylor Middleton, Big Sky Resort

• 2014 - Mike Scholz, Buck’s T4

• 2012 - Marne Hayes, Big Sky Chamber of Commerce

The Master of Making it Happen

NEW 2024

This award celebrate an individuals who transforms ambition into reality, and turns visions into victories.