And the Winners Are…

Congratulations to our winners of the 26th Annual Black Diamond Business Awards

We’re beyond grateful for the hard work, entrepreneurship, and enrichment that each of these individuals and organizations bring to our Big Sky Business Community

EMERGING ENTREPRENEUR Emily Burke, Big Sky Thrift

Emily recognized that the Big Sky community members needed an affordable place to shop and that there needed to be a convenient place for community members also to recycle their clothing

Her vision and hard work to bring Big Sky Thrift to serve our community defines social entrepreneurship at its best

BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR Tallie Lancey, Big Sky Sotheby’s International Realty

From her infectious smile to her engagement in working on a number of non-profit boards, her willingness to lead the charge to make Big Sky a great place to live is in her DNA. She dressed up as a mailbox last year for Halloween in support of a new post office and is a resource for new residents of Big Sky, Tallie Lancey is one of the reasons Big Sky is great.

NONPROFIT PERSON OF THE YEAR Sarah

Gaither Bivins, Community Food Bank

Sarah accepted the first and only staff position at the newly developed Big Sky Community Food Bank in 2014. Responsible for all food bank operations, as well as client case management and fundraising, Sarah has become an advocate for the Big Sky workforce through various community partnerships to develop new resources and services.

BUSINESS OF

The Year

First Tracks Tire Services

From the moment they entered the market, First Tracks Tire Services has embarked on a journey fueled by passion, perseverance, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. We are honored to acknowledge their remarkable achievements and their unwavering dedication to providing exceptional service to their customers.

CHET HUNTLEY LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Andy Dreisbach, Cornerstone Management Services

You’ve seen the recipient in the community not only as a business owner but as a parent sharing the love and teaching the values of the mountains with family, as a volunteer constructing the hockey boards each season, and when guiding or coordinating Search and Rescue missions – he’s a steady voice bringing confidence and trust, on for some, what feels like the darkest of days. For over 20 years, Andy Dreisbach has been the head of Cornerstone Management Services. A partnership with the engineering department at MSU is one of the many examples of Andy’s leadership and prioritization of innovation, He’s committed to sharing best practices for our unique community. Andy leads by example with his company and his family. He’s the definition of forward-thinking and resilience.

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