Navigator Awards

2025 Details Coming Soon

Join us as we present the 2024 Annual Navigator Awards, a celebration of outstanding businesses and individuals in our community. The awards honor Chamber members who are leading the way in internal policy, community contribution, and economic development. We welcome you to celebrate the 2024 honorees at our free, public ceremony on July 31! Registration is required to attend.

If you’re interested in sponsoring the awards, please email Alex Weissner.

2024 Honorees

Business of the Year: Talon Grips

Business Leader of the Year: Stephany Traylor, The Dusky Grouse

Non-Profit Leader of the Year: Karen Schneider, Yampa Valley Medical Center Foundation

Young Professional of the Year: Pete Blei, Steamboat Ski & Resort Corp.

Eligibility

• Any Chamber member in good standing is eligible for the Business of the Year Award.
• Any owner or business leader employed by a Chamber member is eligible for the Business Leader of the Year Award.
• Any non-profit leader employed by a Chamber member is eligible for the Non-Profit Leader of the Year Award.
• Any Young Professional employed by a Chamber member is eligible for the Young Professional of the Year Award.

Navigator Awards Criteria

• Is actively involved in community projects that enrich the Routt County economy and community.
• Fosters a work atmosphere that encourages and supports employee development.
• Possesses a progressive management philosophy.
• Exhibits leadership among Routt County businesses.
• Demonstrates positive support of the business community.
• Goes above and beyond the call of duty.
   

Past Navigator Award Winners

See below for the past five years of Navigator Award Winners: