ANNUAL BLACK DIAMOND AWARDS DINNER

Every June, the Big Sky Chamber of Commerce hosts an unforgettable night of celebration, connection, and recognition. It’s a chance for our amazing members and the local business community to come together, reflect on another year of growth, and honor the standout businesses and individuals making a real impact. With great company and well-deserved awards, this is the event of the year you won’t want to miss!

Riverhouse

2025 Annual Black Diamond Awards Dinner

Date: June 12th, 2025

Time: 5:00 - 8:00pm

Location: Riverhouse BBQ & Events | 45130 Gallatin Rd

*Tickets will be available for purchase April 2025

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

Awards and Previous Recipients

Emerging Entrepreneur

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

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
2019 - Ben & Kara Blodgett, The Rocks Tasting Room
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 that has achieved success for our community in this capacity.

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
2019 - Ciara Wolfe, BSCO
More Previous Winners

Business Person of the Year

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

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
2019 - Tim Kent, First Security Bank
More Previous Winners

Business of the Year

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

Previous Winners

2024 - Santosha Wellness Center
2023 - First Tracks Tire Services
2022 - Bozeman Health Big Sky Medical Center
2021 - Outlaw Partners
2019 - Big Sky Town Center, Simkins Family
More Previous Winners

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