But we think they deserve headlines.

That’s why we’re proud to launch the 2025 Kinetic Business Awards: Community Champions—a new program that recognizes small businesses making a big difference.

As your local residential and business internet partner, our employees are the same people you see in your shops and restaurants. We live there too, and we want to give back to the businesses that do so much. Whether they’re creating jobs, supporting sustainability, or simply going above and beyond for their customers, we want to honor the businesses and their owners and employees that leave a positive and lasting impact in their neighborhoods.

What does it mean to be a Community Champion?

The Kinetic Business Awards shine a spotlight on small businesses that use innovation, leadership, and technology to uplift their communities. It’s our way of saying thanks—and giving them a platform to be seen, heard, and celebrated.

We’re looking for:

  • Social changemakers – Businesses supporting underserved groups or solving local challenges
  • Economic builders – Those revitalizing neighborhoods or boosting local suppliers
  • Environmental stewards – Companies embracing sustainability and conservation
  • Tech transformers – Small businesses innovatively using technology to evolve and grow
  • And more – If it’s impactful, it counts!

Here’s how it works

  • Nominate your own business, or a business in your community using our online form.
  • We’ll recognize multiple Community Advocates over the next three months with digital awards that showcase their efforts, social media features that share their stories nationwide, and a physical commemorative award.
  • From our group of Community Advocates, we’ll select the top three finalists as Community Champions, who will receive all this and more, including a video feature for your marketing purposes, media promotions across our network and your local community, and grants up to a $10,000 value to give back to a qualified local charity of their choice.

Why it matters

This isn’t just a trophy-shelf moment, it’s a way to amplify the stories that deserve to be told. When small businesses thrive, their communities do too. And the more we share their stories, the more we inspire others to give back, dream big, and lead with purpose.

Small businesses are the backbone of our economy and add to every city’s vibrancy. We see countless examples of these businesses—in the communities we serve and live in, too—being true catalysts for growth, transformation and goodwill.

So, if you know a business that’s doing incredible things (or are one), don’t keep it to yourself—nominate a Community Champion today!

Nominate a business today.