Elevate Rapid City is proud to announce the finalists for the 2026 Elevate Business Awards Night, recognizing businesses and organizations making a meaningful impact across the Rapid City region. Following a careful review of applications, an anonymous panel of judges has selected the top three finalists in each award category. Community members are invited to celebrate these outstanding finalists, legacy award recipients, and business leaders at Elevate Business Awards Night on June 9.
Small Business of the Year Award
- A&B Business Solutions
- Generation Plumbing
- Who’s Toy House
Large Business of the Year Award
- Millstone Family Restaurant
- Nerdy Nuts
- RCS Construction
Young Professionals Best Place to Work Award
- RESPEC
- South Dakota Mines and Technology
- Rapid City Rush
Business Expansion Award
- Liberty Superstores
- Innovative Materials and Processes
- Black Hills State University
Non-Profit of the Year Award
- West River Mental Health
- Black Hills Works
- Children’s Home Society of SD
Culture of Excellence
- Black Hills Works
- Freidel and Associates
- A&B Business Solutions
Beautification Award
- Liberty Powersports and Marine
- Rapid City Fire Department Station 1
- Aspen Federal Credit Union
Emerging Business of the Year Award
- Krusty Bin Cleaners
- Nanna’s Café and Bread Company
- The Rustic Nook Bakery
Winners in each category will be announced live at Elevate Business Awards Night on June 9, alongside this year’s George Award recipient, Marnie Herrmann, and Granite Award recipient, Monument Health. The evening will bring together the business community to celebrate leadership, growth, service, and the people and organizations helping shape Rapid City’s future.