Honored to Receive the Microbusiness Excellence Award

Steph Mazanowski • February 11, 2026

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A Recognition of Community Connection, Strategic Marketing, and Supporting Local Business Growth

Steph Mazanowski holding her trophy

I’m incredibly honored to share that Mazter Mindz Media was named the Microbusiness Excellence Award recipient by the McLean County Chamber of Commerce.


This recognition means more than I can easily put into words — not because it’s about a title or a trophy, but because of what it represents: community, connection, and the power of showing up consistently for the businesses around us.



What This Award Represents

The Microbusiness Excellence Award recognizes small businesses that make a meaningful impact through leadership, innovation, and service. For me, this award reflects years of dedication to helping local businesses be seen, found, and chosen — not just online, but within the community it


Thank You

This is truly an honor.

This win is tied directly to the success of the people around me. Not because of anything I do alone, but because I get the privilege of supporting, connecting, and cheering others on. When something comes of an introduction, I get excited. When a client grows, I celebrate. When a nonprofit receives support, I beam. When someone loves their photos, I smile. When a client wins an award, I’m proud.


To my clients—thank you for trusting me with your businesses, your stories, and your vision. Your growth and hard work are what make this possible.


To the Chamber—thank you for creating a community that believes in connection, collaboration, and lifting one another up.


To the people who have my back, who believe in me, and who advocate for me when I’m not in the room—thank you. That kind of support is powerful, and I’m deeply grateful for it.


And to my family and friends—thank you for your constant encouragement, patience, and belief in me, even on the days when this work feels hard.



This award isn’t just a reflection of my business or my efforts—it’s a reflection of an entire community that supports, champions, and celebrates one another. I’m incredibly grateful to be part of it—and to be someone who gets to shine a light on it all.

Thank you.


What This Means Moving Forward

Recognition like this doesn’t change our mission... it reinforces it.

Mazter Mindz Media will continue to focus on:

  • Helping local businesses gain clarity
  • Building visibility that lasts
  • Using modern tools (including AI) thoughtfully
  • Keeping marketing human, strategic, and community-centered

If you’re curious how this approach could support your business, I’d love to have a conversation.


Let’s talk strategy, visibility, and what’s next.


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