Heart of Grain valley awardsFriday, March 27, 2026 | 5-7pm Nominations are open January 14 - February 14 for this year's Heart of Grain Valley Awards. Businessperson of the Year Business of the Year Emerging Business of the Year Nonprofit/Community Organization of the Year Volunteer of the Year Unsung Hero The top three nominees in each category will be presented to a volunteer panel for voting and the winners will be announced at the Heart of Grain Valley Awards Celebration on March 27th at Valley Moments in downtown Grain Valley. The top three nominees in each category will be featured at the event and in social media posts prior to the event.As the judging panel will include representatives from outside of our community, it is important that you provide details with the name of your nominee to support why you believe they should be honored. Thank you for your nominations! Nominate online at https://forms.gle/nbgUAEiq7nxf3n867
2025 Heart of Grain Valley AwardsThe Grain Valley Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2025 Heart of Grain Valley Awards on April 4th at Valley Moments. We were thrilled to honor 15 deserving nominees in 5 categories and announce the results of this year's awards. Honorees include: Business Person of the Year: Connor Hartnett, Culver’s of Grain Valley Nominees: Kayla Bass, Baking with a Bass Melissa Winston, 510 Counseling Business of the Year: Valley Moments Nominees: Culver’s of Grain Valley Valley Mattress Company Emerging Business of the Year: Valley Coffee Co. Nominees: Valley Sports Cards OG Donuts Grain Valley Heart of Grain Valley Award: Jerry Vaughan Nominees: Bright Futures Grain Valley Randy Draper Unsung Hero: Dana Hipsher, Grain Valley High School Nominees: Ken Murphy Erinn Noble |
