01.24.25
Why you should nominate for ChamberChoice: BIO Girls’ Story
Guest post by Missy Heilman, Founder and CEO, BIO Girls
Missy Heilman, Founder and CEO of BIO Girls, receives her award on stage for the 2024 ChamberChoice Awards. Photo courtesy of Dennis Krull, Five Foot Twenty Design Lounge.
Have you ever wondered why you should nominate for ChamberChoice? For BIO Girls, being recognized as the 2024 Nonprofit of the Year was unforgettable. With nominations closing today, Jan. 24, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the impact of this award and why your nominations matter.
WHY YOU SHOULD NOMINATE FOR CHAMBERCHOICE
When our name was announced as the 2024 Nonprofit of the Year, we were overcome with emotions—shock, gratitude and pure joy. Hearing BIO Girls celebrated in a room filled with leaders and changemakers from across the community was a moment we’ll never forget.
The honor was not just ours—it belonged to every young girl we’ve empowered, every parent who trusted our program, and every volunteer and donor who made our work possible. That’s the magic of ChamberChoice—it elevates the stories and missions that are shaping the Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo (FMWF) area.
THE IMPACT OF WINNING A CHAMBERCHOICE AWARD
If you’re still wondering why you should nominate for ChamberChoice, consider the ripple effect it creates. BIO Girls continues to grow through the hands and hearts of many – from the caregivers who entrust their daughters in our program to the community businesses and donors who support us financially, to our volunteers who roll up their sleeves to serve the young girls of FMWF.
For BIO Girls, winning this award did more than add a trophy to our shelf. It raised our visibility, allowing us to connect with new partners and supporters who shared our passion for building self-esteem in young girls. Most importantly, it expanded our reach, allowing us to serve even more girls and their families.
WHY RECOGNITION MATTERS
Winning the ChamberChoice Nonprofit of the Year award was a celebration of the over 15,000 girls who’ve benefited from our program over the last 12 years, the volunteers who’ve selflessly given their time, and the businesses and donors who believe in our mission. It also gave us a platform to inspire others, showing what’s possible when a community comes together to support a cause.
And that’s why you should nominate for ChamberChoice.
Your nomination could be the spark that amplifies another organization’s mission or propels a small business toward greater success.
WHY YOU SHOULD NOMINATE FOR CHAMBERCHOICE TODAY
The ChamberChoice Awards shine a light on the people and organizations that make our region thrive. We are blessed to live in a community with so many individuals, businesses and nonprofits doing such wonderful work. The ChamberChoice Awards are a wonderful way to step out from the day to day of running an organization and celebrate all the good that is happening around us.
By nominating, you’re recognizing hard work, inspiring growth and helping build a stronger, more connected community. Being celebrated for community contributions can have a lasting impact. BIO Girls is proof of that—it’s an honor we carry with pride, and it motivates us to keep making a difference.
Don’t wait—why you should nominate for ChamberChoice is clear. It’s a chance to celebrate excellence, amplify missions and uplift the incredible work happening across the FMWF area.
Nominations close today—submit yours now!
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