Finalists for the 2020 Mark of Excellence Awards have been announced.

The Humboldt and District Chamber of Commerce unveiled the list on Friday, featuring 36 businesses, organizations, or individuals in the area who have made their mark in the local area.

There are eleven different categories of awards up for grabs this year. The 2020 edition of the Humboldt Chamber of Commerce Mark of Excellence Awards slated for March 18.

The theme for this year’s event casts an eye back to the rich history of commerce in the area. “The Tradition of Business” honours those who made pathways for new business as well as those long-running businesses that have continued to thrive throughout Humboldt and area’s development.

The list of nominees is below.

Community Merit

Humboldt and District SPCA

Arts Humboldt

Watson Community Club

Futuristic Industries

Big Brothers and Sisters

 

Community Involvement

Conexus Credit Union

Humboldt Co-op

 

Entrepreneur of the Year

Clip, Snip, Cozy Pet Services

Captured by Kat Photography

Auto Ethics Enterprises

Tranquil Garden Esthetics

 

Growth and Expansion Award

1Stop Playgrounds

Auto Ethics Enterprises

Golden Eden Produce

Clip, Snip Cozy Pet Services

Ace Hardware - Watson

 

Inclusive Employer Award

Mallard Diversified Services Inc.

Futuristic Industries

 

Safety Leadership Award

Hundseth Power Line Construction

BHP Potash

 

Marketing Award

Clip, Snip, Cozy Pet Services

Humboldt Co-op

 

New Business Venture

Lube Stop Humboldt

Auto Ethics Enterprises

Small Town Styles & Brittanie’s Beauty Spot

Lilly’s Bistro

Dog House Spin Studio

Your Dollar Store with More – Wadena

Clip, Snip, Cozy Pet Services

Pure Essence Laser Hair Removal

Service Award

Lube Stop Humboldt

Dzinehaus Computers Ltd.

Humboldt Co-op

 

Youth Involvement Award Sponsored by the Humboldt Bronco’s Golf Tournament

A-List Dance and Acrobatics

Midway Co-operative Ltd.

 

Business Hall of Fame

inductee Don and Murray Brockman.