The nomination period opens on Monday, September 15, 2025 at 12 a.m. CST. Nominations close on Friday, October 3, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. CST.
Simply fill out a nomination form. That's it!
Yes, but you must fill out a new nomination form for each business/organization.
Yes! Sometimes good is done quietly, but we believe it should still be commended.
We define business or organization as a for-profit or non-profit entity of any size that provides goods or services to the Boone County community.
The bottom line? If you see good, nominate it!
Any business or organization that operates in and for Boone county residents.
Eligible zip codes include:
65010 (Ashland)
65039 (Hartsburg)
65201 (Columbia)
65202 (Columbia)
65203 (Columbia)
65205 (Columbia)
65211 (Columbia)
65212 (Columbia)
65215 (Columbia)
65216 (Columbia)
65217 (Columbia)
65218 (Columbia)
65240 (Centralia)
65255 (Hallsville)
65256 (Harrisburg)
65279 (Rocheport)
65284 (Sturgeon)
65299 (Columbia)
A local committee will determine 3 finalists for each category. These finalists will receive a plaque, prize package, certificate of kindness as well as a feature in Missouri Business Alert.
Every nominee will be awarded a certificate of kindness that they can hang in their shop window, at their front desk, or waiting area.
The three finalists in each category will receive the certificate of kindness, a plaque, prize pack and a feature in Missouri Business Alert.
All honorees will be honored at an awards dinner on November 14, 2024.