Community leaders honored with Impact Awards
Submitted Photo The Minot Area Chamber EDC Impact Award for Outstanding Small Business was presented to Val’s Cyclery. Left to right are Brekka Kramer, MACEDC president and CEO; Rory Schell, owner, Val’s Cyclery; and Jarid Lundeen, MACEDC board chair.
Submitted Photo The Minot Area Chamber EDC Impact Award for Outstanding Military Support was presented to QDOBA and Jersey Mike’s. Left to right are Jarid Lundeen, MACEDC board chair; Brekka Kramer, MACEDC president and CEO; Mike Kelly, director of Operations, Jersey Mike’s; Chad Thompson, owner, Minot QDOBA and Jersey Mike’s; Kristi Rosselli-Sullivan, director of Operations, QDOBA; Maj. Gen. Stacy Jo Huser, commander, 20th Air Force; Col. Jesse W. Lamarand, Commander, 5th Bomb Wing; Col. Jimmy L. Schlabach, Commander, 91st Missile Wing.
Submitted Photo The Minot Area Chamber EDC Impact Award for Outstanding Leadership was presented to Jessica Ackerman of Local Motives. From left are Brekka Kramer, MACEDC president and CEO; Ackerman, Local Motives; and Jarid Lundeen, MACEDC board chair.
Submitted Photo The Minot Area Chamber EDC Impact Award for Outstanding Community Impact was presented to Union Silos Public Art Project. From left are Brekka Kramer, MACEDC president and CEO; Derek Hackett, Union Silos Public Art Project; Stephanie Schoenrock, executive director, Visit Minot; Chelsea Gleich, Tim Baumann and Cole Krueger, all Union Silos Public Art Project; and Jarid Lundeen, MACEDC board chair.
Submitted Photo The Minot Area Chamber EDC Impact Award for Outstanding Small Business was presented to Val’s Cyclery. Left to right are Brekka Kramer, MACEDC president and CEO; Rory Schell, owner, Val’s Cyclery; and Jarid Lundeen, MACEDC board chair.
Submitted Photo The Minot Area Chamber EDC Impact Award for Outstanding Military Support was presented to QDOBA and Jersey Mike’s. Left to right are Jarid Lundeen, MACEDC board chair; Brekka Kramer, MACEDC president and CEO; Mike Kelly, director of Operations, Jersey Mike’s; Chad Thompson, owner, Minot QDOBA and Jersey Mike’s; Kristi Rosselli-Sullivan, director of Operations, QDOBA; Maj. Gen. Stacy Jo Huser, commander, 20th Air Force; Col. Jesse W. Lamarand, Commander, 5th Bomb Wing; Col. Jimmy L. Schlabach, Commander, 91st Missile Wing.
Submitted Photo The Minot Area Chamber EDC Impact Award for Outstanding Leadership was presented to Jessica Ackerman of Local Motives. From left are Brekka Kramer, MACEDC president and CEO; Ackerman, Local Motives; and Jarid Lundeen, MACEDC board chair.
Submitted Photo The Minot Area Chamber EDC Impact Award for Outstanding Community Impact was presented to Union Silos Public Art Project. From left are Brekka Kramer, MACEDC president and CEO; Derek Hackett, Union Silos Public Art Project; Stephanie Schoenrock, executive director, Visit Minot; Chelsea Gleich, Tim Baumann and Cole Krueger, all Union Silos Public Art Project; and Jarid Lundeen, MACEDC board chair.
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The Minot Area Chamber EDC recognized four outstanding contributors to the community during its 2026 Annual Meeting on Monday, March 23, when it presented the fourth annual Impact Awards.
The Impact Award for Outstanding Military Support was presented to QDOBA and Jersey Mike's for donating 100% of their earnings for a single day in December to support Operation Homebound.
"Minot has always stepped up to support our military, and this was an incredible example of that commitment in action," said MACEDC President and CEO Brekka Kramer. "By donating an entire day's proceeds, QDOBA and Jersey Mike's helped raise more than $31,000 to bring airmen home for the holidays - an impact that meant so much to the members of Team Minot."
The Impact Award for Outstanding Small Business was awarded to Val's Cyclery, a longtime downtown staple that has served the Minot community for more than 60 years.
"For three generations, Val's Cyclery has helped people explore, stay active, and connect with one another," said 2026 MACEDC Board Chair Jarid Lundeen. "They do more than sell bicycles. They bring people together by hosting weekly rides when North Dakota weather allows it and make lifelong connections. Minot wouldn't be the same without this business."
The Impact Award for Outstanding Leadership was presented to Jessica Ackerman of Local Motives for her vision and leadership in bringing Citizens Alley to downtown Minot.
"This project is a powerful example of what can happen when vision meets persistence and collaboration," Kramer said. "Citizens Alley has quickly become a vibrant community space that brings people together year-round, and Jessica's leadership made that vision a reality."
The Impact Award for Outstanding Community Impact was awarded to the Union Silos Public Art Project, a transformational effort that has created a landmark in the heart of Minot.
"This project quite literally changed the skyline of our community," Lundeen said. "The Union Silos mural is something thousands of people see every day. It's something we can all feel proud of, and a reminder of what's possible when a community comes together around a shared vision."