1 Million Thanks celebrates the outstanding achievements made in entrepreneurship, technology, and innovation within our region, and extends heartfelt gratitude to YOU – our dedicated community members who consistently show support.
This event recognizes contributions made by individuals and organizations as well as celebrates the community as a whole for its support. And guess what? Everyone in the community (Yep, that means you!) is invited to attend!
Attendees can reunite with old friends as well as make some exciting, new connections. We will be reflecting on all of the incredible strides made in the past year while also looking forward to future impact. It’s a time to come together and show appreciation while sipping champagne, enjoying delicious appetizers, listening to live music, and having a great time!
What to Expect at 1 Million Thanks
- Delicious appetizers, live music, and our signature champagne toast
- Connecting with fellow community members
- Awards honoring individuals and organizations that have made a significant impact in the startup, innovation, and technology communities
Thursday, February 1, 2024
7:00 - 10:00 pm
Fargo Air Museum
Come Celebrate!
Tickets include admission to attend, apps, entertainment, and a champagne toast.
SCHEDULE
Social Hour (Appetizers, Entertainment, and Refreshments)
Awards Presentation
Social Hour (Appetizers, Entertainment, and Refreshments)
1 Million Thanks Ends
See you next year!
2023 Award Winners
Dr. David Wells Belief // Gary Tharaldson, Tharaldson Ethanol, Tharaldson Hospitality, and Tharaldson Investments
Entrepreneur Community Champion // North Dakota Small Business Development Centers
Kick-Ass Award // Jessie Azure, Spadesso
Grand Farm Champion // KWS Group
Innovative Grower // Ron Holiday
Technology Community Advocate // Jase Kraft, Full Stack Fargo
Technology Workforce Champion // Perficient
2022 Award Winners
Rookie of the Year // Patty Post, Founder & CEO of Checkable Health
Dr. David Wells Belief // State Senator Ron Sorvaag
Dr. David Wells Belief // State Representative Michael Howe
Team Player // Scheels
Entrepreneurial Leader of the Year // Brady Nash, CEO of BNG
Entrepreneurial Leader of the Year // Ryan Goodman, President of BNG
2020 Award Winners
Rookie of the Year // Peter Chamberlain, Co-Founder of WalkWise
Dr. David Wells Belief // Kodee Furst, Co-Founder of Annie Capital
Team Player // Microsoft
Social Entrepreneur of the Year // Kim Pladson, TNT Kid's Fitness & Gymnastics
Entrepreneurial Leader of the Year // Jeff Young, President of Health at WEX
Student Entrepreneur of the Year // Dieumerci Christel, Founder of Enlight
Lifetime Community Impact Award // Lauris Molbert
2019 Award Winners
Rookie of the Year // Sadiyo Hassan
Social Impact Award // Adam Martin, F5 Project
Team Player Award // Kilbourne Group
Dr. David Wells Belief Award // Roger Larson
Startup of the Year Award // Aldevron
2018 Award Winners
Rookie of the Year // Ray Berry, Founder of OmniByte
Social Impact Award // Malini Srivistava, eFargo
Team Player Award // Brian Carroll, HERE Technologies
Kickass Award // Julie Peterson Klein
Dr. David Wells Belief Award // Jim Gartin
Startup of the Year // Jake Joraanstad & Ryan Raguse, Myriad Mobile
2017 Award Winners
Rookie of the Year // Max Kringen, Founder of Tellwell
Social Impact Award // Joe Burgum & Simone Wai, Folkways
Team Player Award // CoSchedule
Kickass Award // Kirk Anton, Heat Transfer Warehouse
Ashley Morken, Unglued
Startup of the Year Award // National Day Calendar
Belief Award // Bethlehem "Betty" Gronneberg, uCodeGirl
2016 Award Winners
Rookie of the Year Award // Cooper Bierscheid, Protosthetics
Team Player Award // Botlink
Kickass Award // Eide Bailly
Startup of the Year Award // CoSchedule
Belief Award // Dave and Sammie Binkard
Champion Award // Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors
2015 Award Winners
Rookie of the Year Award // Blaine & Amanda Booher
Team Player Award // Myriad Mobile
Belief Award // Dr. David Wells
Champion Award // Dr. Sue Mathison & Jim Gartin
Entrepreneur of the Year Award // Courtney Evanson
