The Free Press
The 2025 honorees
• Business Hall of Fame inductee APX Construction Group is being recognized for its significant contributions to the region’s economic growth, its creation of quality jobs and its demonstration of exceptional community engagement and ethical leadership.
• The Business Legacy award will be presented to Mankato Clinic. The past Hall of Fame inductee continues to exemplify excellence as an employer of choice, foster a positive workplace culture and demonstrate strong community involvement and support.
Visit Mankato award winners are:
• Bring It Home — Caswell Sports Complex for working alongside Visit Mankato to bring a significant event or tournament to the region, enhancing tourism and economic activity.
• Hospitality Award — ATOM Hospitality Group in recognition of its outstanding contributions to hospitality and visitor experience and for promoting Greater Mankato as a welcoming and vibrant destination.
Downtown Partnership of Mankato-North Mankato award:
• CityDesign Award — The Alma mural at 105 E. Walnut St., to honor a creative placemaking project that contributes to the vitality, beauty, and cultural vibrancy of Mankato’s City Center.
GreenSeam awards
• Seamed in Success award — Christensen Farms in recognition of its large impact on the region through innovation and commitment to advancing southern Minnesota’s agricultural economy.
• Growing in the GreenSeam award — Cry Baby Craig’s in celebration of a new or emerging agribusiness that demonstrates innovation, entrepreneurial spirit and meaningful contributions to the GreenSeam region.
Winners of the Development Project of the Year and Talent Innovation awards will be announced at the Nov. 13 event. Development project finalists are 1531 Madison Ave. Redevelopment Project, Orthopaedic and Fracture Clinic Performance Lab and the Tourtellotte Pool Redevelopment. ISG and Taylor Corporation are finalists for the Talent Innovation award.
Attendees will vote to choose the winner of The Coolest Thing Made in Greater Mankato honor.
To register to attend, go to: greatermankato.com/bahof.