The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce recognizes businesses and nonprofit organizations that have contributed to DeKalb’s growth and success each year with its Business of the Year and Nonprofit Organization Award.

The 2025 Business of the Year finalists include Bockman’s Auto, Truck & Tire; DeKalb Mechanical; G’s R Plumbing & Heating; Spears Design Build Group; and The Balloon Bar. Voting is available to one representative per DeKalb Chamber member business through Thursday, January 29. Visit dekalb.org to learn more about each finalist.

The 2026 Nonprofit Organization Award finalists include Fox Valley Community Services; Joseph F. Glidden Homestead & Historical Center; Opportunity House; RAMP Disability Resources and Services; and Tails Humane Society.

Both awards recognize businesses and nonprofit organizations that have demonstrated leadership and impact within the DeKalb community through job creation, collaboration, philanthropy, innovation, Chamber involvement, and a commitment to strengthening the local economy over the past three years.

All finalists will be recognized at the DeKalb Chamber Annual Celebration Dinner on Thursday, February 5, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Faranda’s Banquet & Conference Center. Tickets are available to join the celebration through January 29 or until sellout at dekalb.org.