2025 Regional Leaders and Innovators Awards

Join the Minneapolis Regional Chamber for the third annual Regional Leaders and Innovators Awards presented by Old National Bank. Municipal leaders from across the region will be recognized for their commitment to the economic vitality of their respective communities. Nominees will be selected based on their contributions to the development of innovative public policy solutions that advance the public good and demonstrate a commitment to efficient and effective government in one of the following areas:

• Workforce and Economic Development

• Mobility (Transit/Transportation)

• Housing Affordability

• Public Safety

• Sustainability

To be eligible, nominees must be employed by a local unit of government in the Minneapolis Regional Chamber service area. These local units of government could include, but are not limited to:

• Bloomington

• Brooklyn Center

• Brooklyn Park

• Crystal

• Golden Valley

• Hopkins

• Hennepin County

• Maple Grove

• Medicine Lake

• Metropolitan Airports Commission

• Minneapolis

• Minnetonka

• New Hope

• Parks District

• Plymouth

• St. Louis Park

Individuals and full departments are eligible for awards.

Nominations close Monday, October 17th at 5:00 p.m.