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2025
Brighton Business Awards
Congratulations 2025 Brighton Business Award Winners!
The 2025 Brighton Business Appreciation and Awards event brought together local leaders, entrepreneurs, and community champions to celebrate the innovation and resilience of Brighton’s business community. With 25 exceptional nominees across multiple categories, the event highlighted the talent and dedication driving our local economy.
This year’s Partnership Award was especially meaningful. For the first time, the community selected a member of our own Brighton EDC team: Julie Ramsey! Julie’s commitment to building strong relationships, supporting small businesses, and strengthening the local economy has made a lasting difference. Her recognition reflects her tireless work and the trust she’s earned across the business community.
Each winner demonstrates what is possible when innovation, collaboration, and passion come together. We extend our congratulations to all nominees and award recipients, and our gratitude to the businesses, partners, and community members who help our region thrive.
The “Accelerating Business Award” honors a locally owned business that showcases innovation and positively impacts the community. This award recognizes the business for demonstrating significant growth and an innovative spirit. Key criteria include revenue growth, market influence, sustainability, and effective leadership. The recipient inspires others to pursue excellence and drive positive change.
The “Project of the Year Award” honors an inspiring initiative completed within the award year that demonstrates exceptional planning, execution, and impact in the community. This award recognizes the recipient for showcasing innovative solutions to local challenges, whether in economic development, social impact, or environmental sustainability. By celebrating this project, the award inspires others to undertake meaningful initiatives that enhance quality of life and contribute to community growth.
The “Start-Up Business Award” recognizes an innovative, locally owned, and operated business in Brighton, Colorado, that has been in operation for less than five years. This award honors the recipient for demonstrating creativity, resilience, and significant growth while showcasing unique products or services. By celebrating this new venture, the award highlights its vital role in driving economic development, creating jobs, and enriching the community. The recipient serves as an inspiration for others pursuing entrepreneurial paths.
The “Economic Development Partnership Award” honors a business or individual that has made a significant impact on Economic Development in our community. This award emphasizes the importance of volunteering and community engagement in driving economic initiatives. The recipient showcases a deep commitment to enhancing local resources, promoting sustainable growth, and encouraging community participation. This award celebrates those who positively influence economic development through collaboration and a spirit of community.
The “Next Big Thing Award” celebrates the exceptional achievements in business retention and expansion, as well as innovative entrepreneurial efforts that drive job creation and capital investment. Targeting corporations and large regional sectors, this award recognizes the organization for its commitment to economic growth through strategic initiatives and impactful practices. By honoring the organization that leads the way in creating a dynamic business environment, impacting the future of the local economy, and enhancing community prosperity.
The “People’s Choice Award” celebrates the business that has received the most support from the community through public voting. The award recognizes the recipient for making a meaningful impact with their work, products, or services, resonating with the community’s values and needs. By honoring the recipient, the award highlights the importance of community voices and the connection between businesses and the people they serve.
Thank you, EDC Board Sponsors!
Thank you to our table sponsors for making this event free to the business community!
3iLaw
Adams County Government
Allo Fiber
Amprius
Bank of Colorado
City of Brighton
Farmlore
FirstBank
Hyde Development
Prairie Center (The Kroenke Group)
Signarama
SouthState Bank
Trisimo Hotel Investment (Holiday Inn Express)
United Power
Vestas
Wall Street Commercial Real Estate
Wells
Xcel Energy