2026: Business Recognition Awards Ceremony & Annual Meeting
Schedule
Fri Feb 20 2026 at 07:00 am to 10:00 am
UTC-05:00Location
Grand Upton Hall - 1100 Yore Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 | Benton Harbor, MI
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The 2026 Business Recognition Award Ceremony & Annual Meeting presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Corewell Health, Honor Credit Union and The Batalis Agency— Farm Bureau Insurance returns Friday, February 20th! Doors open at 7:00am and the program begins at 7:30am at Grand Upton Hall located in the Mendel Center at Lake Michigan College.We will be announcing our new Board of Directors, sharing our Young Professionals Board – NextGen, recapping 2025, sharing exciting news for 2026 and handing out our Business Recognition Awards!Just like the past few years, LIVE VOTING is back for 2026! Be part of the excitement as YOU help select our Business Recognition Award winners—live, the morning of the event!
Event Details:
📅 Date: Friday, February 20, 2026
⏰ Time: Doors open at 7:00 a.m., program begins at 7:30 a.m.
📍 Location: Lake Michigan College Mendel Center’s Grand Upton Hall
Nominations are closed but view additional details and criteria at bit.ly/BRBAwards2026
AWARD CATEGORIES-
Business Focused:
Best New Business
-Small Business of the Year
-Economic Impact
-Non - Profit Excellence
-Community Placemaking
Individual Focused:
-Rising Star
-The Pat Moody Award
View our 2025 Business Recognition Breakfast Recap Video at bit.ly/2025BRBRECAPVIDEO !
Sponsorships Close, FRIDAY JANUARY 16TH: View tiers and benefits at the bottom of the page: bit.ly/BRBAwards2026
Interested in sponsoring email Jasmine at [email protected].
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