Omaha, Neb, April 12, 2021 – The Greater Omaha Chamber today announced the 2021 Business Excellence Award winners, an annual tradition that recognizes area organizations in each of four categories: Leadership, Innovation, Philanthropy and Sustained Excellence.

Honorees were selected by a leadership committee comprised of regional organizations and the Greater Omaha Chamber.

More than 70 companies were nominated; and, 25 businesses were selected.

“Businesses are vital to thriving communities – catalyzing innovation, creating jobs and building connections. We like to say ‘excellence is earned, not given;’ and that’s true of the 25 organizations we honor today. These organizations are beyond excellent. They are exceptional,” said David G. Brown, president and CEO, Greater Omaha Chamber.

Recipients of a 2021 Business Excellence Award are:

  • ACCESSbank
  • Anytime Tees
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Midlands
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
  • Carson Wealth
  • CHI Health
  • CLAAS
  • Conagra Brands
  • CRCC
  • FNBO
  • Lueder Construction
  • Methodist Health System
  • Metropolitan Community College
  • NMC Group, Inc.
  • North End Teleservices, LLC
  • Omaha Community Playhouse
  • OrthoNebraska
  • Project Harmony Child Advocacy Center
  • QLI
  • RTG Medical
  • Scoular
  • Signature Performance
  • The Tea Smith
  • UNMC Business & Finance
  • Vic Gutman & Associates

2020 Small Business of the Year:
Brickway Brewery & Distillery

Also announced were the Greater Omaha Chamber’s Milestone Recipients, those organizations achieving 25, 50, 75, 100, 125 or 150 in business.

About Greater Omaha
Greater Omaha is a No. 1 ranked up-and-coming-tech hotspot, a “top 10 best place to live on a $60,000 salary” and was named America’s No. 2 Best Small City by Resonance Consultancy. Greater Omaha is home to more than 30 communities and nearly 1 million people.

About the Greater Omaha Chamber
The mission of the Greater Omaha Chamber is to champion a thriving business community and a prosperous region through visionary leadership and collaboration.