Golden Booster Award
A $10,000 marketing campaign for a deserving local business.
At Forward Minded Media we believe local businesses are the heartbeat of our communities. The Golden Booster Award, in partnership with Hometown Hype, is a $10,000 marketing campaign designed to help one deserving business grow, gain visibility and create long-term momentum. This award is more than a giveaway. It's an opportunity to celebrate businesses making a meaningful impact and give them the tools to reach the next level.
What it is
A $10,000 marketing campaign, built to last
The Golden Booster Award provides one selected business with a professionally developed marketing campaign valued at $10,000. Rather than a one-time promotion, the selected business receives marketing assets and strategic guidance that can keep creating value long after the campaign is complete.
Why we created it
Helping the people who shape our community
Our community has given so much to us over the years. The Golden Booster Award is our way of giving back and helping a local business reach new heights.
At its core, Hometown Hype exists to shine a light on the people doing meaningful work in our communities. The Golden Booster Award is a natural extension of that mission, not just telling their story but actively helping them grow.
Who can be nominated
Any business making a meaningful impact
Businesses of any size or industry are eligible to be nominated. The award is entirely community-driven, so businesses can only be considered through nominations submitted by customers, supporters, employees or community members who believe they deserve recognition.
How to nominate
Nominate a business
Nominations are open through November 15. Share why the business deserves recognition and the impact they've made in the community. The winning business will be announced at the Greater Mankato Growth (GMG) Business After Hours event on December 1.
Behind the award
The teams making it happen
Forward Minded Media
Forward Minded Media is a full-service marketing agency built to help brands grow with intention, creativity and strategy. We partner with businesses, organizations and community leaders to elevate their message through authentic storytelling, smart media placement and results-driven marketing. Our focus is simple: helping brands build visibility, credibility and long-term momentum in a crowded marketplace.
Hometown Hype
Hometown Hype exists to celebrate and amplify the stories that make local communities thrive. Through authentic storytelling and strategic visibility, Hometown Hype shines a spotlight on small businesses, entrepreneurs and changemakers creating real impact. The mission is to give local voices a bigger stage and turn hometown pride into momentum.
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