ANNUAL BLACK DIAMOND AWARDS DINNER

This mid June celebration brings the Big Sky business community together for an elegant evening of networking and recognition. The event honors outstanding individuals and organizations across 8 different categories. It highlights community dedication, entrepreneurial spirit, business excellence, and a commitment to sustainability, celebrating those who help drive Big Sky’s growth and vibrancy.

This celebratory event is open to the entire Big Sky community, inviting anyone to come celebrate the people and businesses shaping our region. You can get involved by attending the awards dinner or supporting the event through a sponsorship. For more information or to secure your involvement, please contact Annie Mitzel at annie@bigskychamber.com.

2026 Black Diamond Awards Dinner

Date: June 11, 2026

Time: 5:00 - 8:00 PM

Location: Riverhouse BBQ & Events

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

*For sponsorship inquiries or full/half table sales, please contact Annie Mitzel at annie@bigskychamber.com.

All Winners

Awards and Previous Recipients

Emerging Entrepreneur

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

2025 Recipients

Janet & Brandon Tran, Big Sky Noodles & Scoops

Previous Winners

2024 - Vicky Childres & Beth Johnson, Reset Big Sky
2023 - Emily Burke, Big Sky Thrift
2022 - Christine Lugo-Yergensen, Sweet Buns Bakery
2021 - Bill Frye, Encore Electric
More Previous Winners

Non-profit Business Person of the Year

With nearly 10% of our chamber membership being non-profit organizations, this award honors an individual who supports our community by volunteering for or working for a non-profit organization.

2025 Recipient

Becky Brockie, Big Sky Community Housing Trust

Previous Winners

2024 - Kiernan McCarthy, Wellness In Action
2023 - Sarah Gaither Bivins, Big Sky Community Food Bank
2022 - Laura Seyfang, Big Sky Community Housing Trust
2021 - Daniel Bierschwale, Big Sky Resort Area District
More Previous Winners

Business Person of the Year

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

2025 Recipient

Sydney Desmarais, Lone Peak Veterinary Hospital

Previous Winners

2024 - Twist Thompson, Blindside Burger, Blue Buddha, Drunken Monk, & Tres Toros
2023 - Tallie Lancey, Big Sky Sotheby’s International Realty
2022 - Christine Anderson, Big Sky Post Office
2021 - Kevin Germain, Moonlight Basin
More Previous Winners

Business of the Year

This award honors the business that best exemplifies success in our community this past year.

2025 Recipients

Pam & John Flach, BWYOM

Previous Winners

2024 - Santosha Wellness Center
2023 - First Tracks Tire Services
2022 - Bozeman Health Big Sky Medical Center
2021 - Outlaw Partners
More Previous Winners

Chet Huntley Lifetime Achievement

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 member of the Big Sky Chamber's Board or Staff.)

2025 Recipients

JoDean & Doug Bing, Blue Ribbon Builders

Previous Winners

2024 - David O'Connor, Big Sky Housing Trust
2023 - Andy Dreisbach, Cornerstone Management Services
2022 - Ron Edwards, Big Sky Water & Sewer
2021 - Dave & Kathy House, Corral Bar and Big Sky Community Library
More Previous Winners

Leader in Sustainability

This award honors an individual or business who pushes the boundaries of sustainable action.

2025 Recipient

Karl Johnson, YES Compost

Previous Winners

2024 - Lizzie Peyton, Big Sky SNO

The Master of Making it Happen

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

2025 Recipient

Daniel Bierschwale, Big Sky Resort Area District

Previous Winners

2024 - Al Malinowski, The Post Office

Spirit of Big Sky

This award honors someone who has provided ongoing leadership and shaped our community over time. This person may not be the face behind the microphone or in the newspaper, but they are key to progress and bring a smart and insightful view to the ever changing needs of our community.