Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce Foundation

10/08/2026

Thanks Discover Stillwater for your sponsorship for World Snow Celebration 2027~!

❄️ Each January, Stillwater becomes a gathering place for the world. Artists arrive with their tools, their ideas, and their imaginations. Visitors arrive to watch the artistry in action, explore Main Street, warm up over a meal and make winter memories.

As a generous Sponsor of the 2027 World Snow Celebration, Discover Stillwater helps make those connections possible. The Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce Foundation would like to extend a huge thank you to Discover Stillwater. Your support helps us welcome the world to our town. We’re grateful to have you alongside us. 💙

Discover Stillwater is the tourism bureau for Stillwater and Oak Park Heights. It promotes the area as a place to visit and provides resources on lodging, historic Main Street shopping, dining, entertainment, attractions, events, weddings, corporate meetings, and group travel.

❄️ Make memories with us January 11–17, 2027.
📍 Plan your stay: DiscoverStillwater.com
🌐 Explore the event: WorldSnowCelebration.com

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10/01/2026

❄️MEET THE TEAMS: World Snow Celebration 🏆

Every January, Stillwater, Minnesota USA becomes a winter wonderland filled with incredible artistry, international talent, and community celebration! The World Snow Celebration returns January 11–17, 2027, kicking off with an incredible Opening Ceremony as we bring together sculptors and visitors from around the globe for a week of unforgettable winter festivities!

At the heart of the celebration is the World Snow Sculpting Championship (January 12 - 16, 2027), where 16 talented teams from around the world will compete to be crowned World Champion the evening of January 16, in Lowell Park.

🌎 Selected from 37 applications representing 21 countries, this year's lineup includes competing teams from:
🇨🇦 Canada
🇨🇳 China
🇩🇰 Denmark
🇫🇷 France
🇬🇧 Great Britain
🇮🇳 India
🇮🇹 Italy
🇲🇽 Mexico
🇲🇳 Mongolia
🇵🇪 Peru
🇵🇱 Poland
🇨🇭 Switzerland
🇹🇼 Taiwan
🇹🇭 Thailand
🇹🇷 Turkey
🇺🇸 USA

These extraordinary artists will turn massive blocks of snow into incredible works of art, showcasing creativity, cultural influences, and impressive sculpting skills. As downtown Stillwater transforms into an outdoor winter gallery, visitors can experience the magic of watching these masterpieces come to life!

Mark your calendars and join us in Stillwater, Minnesota for a celebration of winter, creativity, and international community!
Learn more at https://www.worldsnowcelebration.com/team-lineup

09/21/2026

We received 37 applications from 21 countries and just set out invitations to the selected teams. We can't wait to share them with you in the near future. Snow exciting!!!

Partner with the World Snow Sculpting Championship and reach thousands of visitors in Stillwater, Minnesota.

09/08/2026

There’s something pretty extraordinary about watching the world come together in the middle of a Minnesota winter.
Artists travel from more than 12 countries to Stillwater, bringing different languages, traditions, stories and cultures with them. Then, for a few unforgettable days, those differences disappear as they stand side by side in the snow, creating something remarkable.
That is the heart of the World Snow Celebration. ❄️🌎
But an event of this magnitude doesn’t happen on snow magic alone.
It happens because of sponsors.
Our sponsors help us welcome international artists to our community. They help us create an experience that brings families together, fills our hotels, restaurants and shops, showcases Stillwater around the world, and gives tens of thousands of people a reason to embrace winter instead of hiding from it.
More than 75,000 visitors have experienced this celebration. Its story has reached audiences around the globe. But the impact we’re most proud of can’t be measured in numbers.
It’s the child staring up at a sculpture in amazement.
It’s an artist from across the world falling in love with Stillwater.
It’s strangers becoming friends while standing together in the snow.
It’s our businesses bustling in the heart of winter.
It’s our community showing the world what hospitality looks like.
We are looking for partners who want to help us make that magic possible again.
Whether you are a longtime supporter or considering joining us for the first time, your sponsorship is more than a logo on a sign. You become part of the story.
Different cultures. One community. Pure Snow Magic.
❄️ Become a World Snow Celebration Sponsor. Together, let’s welcome the world to Stillwater. https://www.worldsnowcelebration.com/sponsorship

03/03/2026

03/02/2026

02/11/2026

The Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce Foundation is pleased to announce the nominees for the 2026 Community Awards, which will be presented during the annual Chamber Community Award Celebration Gala.

This year’s Chamber Gala, featuring a Derby-themed evening, will take place on Friday, March 6, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the JX Event Center, 123 2nd Street N. in Stillwater.
The Community Awards honor individuals, businesses, and organizations that have made significant contributions to the St. Croix Valley community. The 2026 Gala will also mark the kickoff of the Greater Stillwater Chamber’s 135th anniversary recognition and celebration.

"We are proud to celebrate the incredible individuals and businesses that make our community shine at the 2026 Community Awards Gala. This year's Derby theme sets the stage for an unforgettable evening of recognition and gratitude.
🌟Congratulations to all the nominees—you are the true stars of the Greater Stillwater area!" – Robin Anthony-Evenson, President, Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce and its Foundation.

And the nominees are……

Chamber Ambassador of the Year:
Jaculin Sparling, Cornerstone Chevrolet Stillwater
Jen Rogness, FITRE Real Estate Group
Margie Schmid, Sprout Nutrition and Wellness Coaching

Behind the Badge:
Joel Legut - Sergeant, Washington County Sheriff Department
Laura McBroom - School Resource Officer, Stillwater Middle School
Nic Barratt - Supervising Paramedic, Lakeview EMS
Stuart Glaser - Fire Chief, Stillwater Fire Department

Educator of the Year:
Amy Budion - French Teacher, Stillwater Area Schools
Amy Cook - Oak-Land Middle School
Caitlyn Willis - Executive Director of Elementary Education, Stillwater Area Schools
Don Kirkpatrick - Saint Croix Valley ALC
Gina Doe - Principal, Afton-Lakeland Elementary
May Vue - Smart Start Childcare and Learning Center
Sheila Folden - Rutherford Elementary
Yoko Cheatham - Afton-Lakeland Elementary

Large Business of the Year:
Eckberg Lammers, P.C.
First State Bank and Trust
Lora Hotel and Event Center
Oak Glen Golf Course and Banquet Facility
Royal Credit Union

Non Profit of the Year:
Bridge to Books
Discover Stillwater
Stepping Stone Emergency Housing
Sustainable Stillwater MN

Service with a Smalley/Hospitality Award:
Lake Elmo Inn
The ParT Barn/Alex Eder
The Daily Grind Espresso Cafe/Tim Palm

Small Business of the Year:
Align Optimal Wellness
Anthem Strength & Conditioning
ChiroWay of Stillwater
Darn Knit Anyway
Midbrod Electric
Peachiie Marketing
Princess Paula Consulting
Son's Deli
The Underground
Wild River Running

Volunteer of the Year:
Brandon Lamb
Kadie Frey
Mike Polehna
Richard Anderson
Sara Jespersen
Shellee Mierow
Tara Cadenhead

02/05/2026

Nominate Now for the 2026 Community Awards!
The Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce and Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce Foundation are honoring the businesses, leaders, and community members who help our region thrive. Awards span eight categories, from Small Business and Non-Profit of the Year to Volunteer, Educator, and Community Heroes.

🏆 Winners will be celebrated at the Winter Gala Community Celebration 2026 on March 6, 2026.
⏰ Nominations close February 9, 2026.
👉 Nominate now: greaterstillwaterchamber.com/nominate