Southern Oregon Regional Economic Development, Inc. (SOREDI), recently reinstated its annual Prosper Awards following a five-year pause that started in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
During its State of the Rogue Valley Breakfast last month, SOREDI recognized businesses and individuals in five separate categories: Ingenuity, Prosperity, Tenacity, Collaboration and Inspiration.
The 2025 Ingenuity Award was presented to NIC Industries. The award is for a company that incorporates creative problem-solving for a new product, or a new business model or an invention that changed their identity or access to the market.
The Prosperity Award was presented to Pacific Wall Systems. This award is given to companies that have demonstrated remarkable or sustained financial growth by expansion of products, services, footprint or employment.
The Tenacity Award went to Club Northwest in Grants Pass. The award is given to businesses with a remarkable ability to overcome obstacles, leveraging them into opportunities to thrive.
The Collaboration Award went to CraterWorks Makerspace and Talent Maker City. This is a recognition of businesses that deliberately foster the growth of others in addition to themselves. These companies are the epitome of the phrase "a rising tide lifts all boats."
The Inspiration Award was presented to Sunny Spicer. This award recognizes an individual who has made an impact in the region, inspiring everyone through the consistent time and attention they have invested in helping the region prosper.
