We want to celebrate you. Our annual Thriverr Awards will be presented at our Thriverr Housing Gathering on November 13th in Deadwood, SD. Award applications are opened, and we look forward to reading your submissions! See the award descriptions below.

All applications are due on October 25th.

Community Innovation Prize

Innovations are something new. A new method, idea, or approach to solve an old problem or change an old pattern in your community. This prize is open to any community that is partnering with Dakota Resources to make their community thrive. This prize is open to any community that is partnering with Dakota Resources to make their community thrive.

The winning applicant will be awarded a $2,000 credit to go towards Dakota Resources services to be used however the organization chooses to empower their community over the next calendar year.

Leveling-Up Award

Leveling-up is about creating organizational breakthroughs for your economic development organization. This prize is open to any economic development organization that is partnering with Dakota Resources to make their organization thrive. The purpose of this award is to recognize one organization that has leveled up their leadership or financial capacity to be able to do more as an organization within the past 12 months.

The winning applicant will be awarded a $1,000 credit to go towards Dakota Resources services to be used however the organization chooses to empower their organization or community over the next calendar year.

Local Partner Award

In your community, local partners make decisions every day that impact the future of your community. You recognize that a strong relationship with them is critically important to your work and the community’s vision. This award gives Dakota Resources an opportunity to celebrate one local partner who deserves special recognition for their ongoing support and leadership.