The GreenSeam Awards have been established to honor businesses or organizations that have contributed to the betterment of life in southern Minnesota and northern Iowa by creating jobs or development opportunities for employees.
These recipients have demonstrated qualities of entrepreneurship and a commitment to their community through service, volunteerism, or partnerships.
GreenSeam Volunteer of the Year
The Volunteer of the Year Award honors individuals and organizations who have demonstrated outstanding leadership through service. This award is presented at Greater Mankato Growth, Inc.’s Annual Meeting.
Seamed in Success Award
The Seamed in Success honors an outstanding business, organization, community, or individual who has made a large impact and added value to the region by highlighting the importance of agriculture. The award is presented annually at the Greater Mankato Business After Hours & Hall of Fame.
Growing in the GreenSeam Award
The Growing in the GreenSeam award recognizes an outstanding business that has shown innovation, entrepreneurial spirit and contribution to our vibrant region. This award is presented at the Greater Mankato Business Awards & Hall of Fame.
2022 Honorees
GreenSeam Voluneer of the Year and Business Awards & Hall of Fame Recipients
Naomi Mortenson, GreenSeam Volunteer of the Year
Rod Hebrink, Seamed in Success Award
Ag Management Solutions (AMS), Growing in the GreenSeam Award
Previous Recipients
Volunteer of the Year
2022 – Naomi Mortenson
2021 – Valerie Johnson
2020 – Jim Marzolf
2019 – Nathan Hanel
2018 – Gary Koch
Seamed in Success Award
2022 – Rod Hebrink
2021 – Dr. Shane Bowyer
2020 – Brad Schloesser
2019 – Farmamerica
2018 – B.E.S.T. of Waseca County-Waseca Vision 2030
Growing in the GreenSeam
2022 – Ag Management Solutions (AMS)
2021 – Clean Plus, Inc.
2019 – Revol Greens
2018 – Aker – Orlando Saez and Todd Golly
Click here for more information about the Greater Mankato Business Awards & Hall of Fame and to view all of the previous honorees.