For 2025, our elected leaders and city management visited each place of business to distribute the awards directly to the recipients. Video profiles of the winners are available below.
The program recognizes not only the economic vitality that businesses of all sizes and types bring to Aurora, but also the support these businesses provide to their employees and broader community.
Nominees were evaluated by one or more of the following criteria: resiliency; innovation and creativity; service industry and hospitality; small, small business; and culture and community.