The 2026 Business Recognition Award Ceremony & Annual Meeting presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan returns Friday, February 20th! Doors open at 7:00 am and the program begins at 7:30 am at Grand Upton Hall located in the Mendel Center at Lake Michigan College.
We will be announcing our new Board of Directors, sharing our Young Professionals Board – NextGen, recapping 2025, sharing exciting news for 2026 and handing out our Business Recognition Awards!Just like the past few years, LIVE VOTING is back for 2026! Be part of the excitement as YOU help select our Business Recognition Award winners—live, the morning of the event!
Event Details:
📅 Date: Friday, February 20, 2026
⏰ Time: Doors open at 7:00 a.m., program begins at 7:30 a.m.
📍 Location: Lake Michigan College Mendel Center’s Grand Upton Hall
Nominations are officially open now! We encourage you to submit businesses and individuals who are making a remarkable impact in Southwest Michigan. Of course, self-nominations are welcome!
Additional details and criteria can be found at bit.ly/BRBAwards2026
Award Categories:
Business Focused:
Best New Business
-Small Business of the Year
-Economic Impact
-Non - Profit Excellence
-Community Placemaking
Individual Focused:
-Rising Star
-The Pat Moody Award
View our 2025 Business Recognition Breakfast Recap Video at bit.ly/2025BRBRECAPVIDEO !
Sponsorships are open, view tiers and benefits at the bottom of the page: bit.ly/BRBAwards2026
Interested in sponsoring email Jasmine at
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