Emerging Prairie announces winners of its 2027 1 Million Thanks awards

FARGO — Emerging Prairie has announced the recipients of its 2027 1 Million Thanks Awards, an award of recognition and gratitude honoring the individuals, organizations and community leaders whose contributions continue to shape the region s entrepreneurship, technology and innovation ecosystem. The 1 Million Thanks Awards celebrate the remarkable achievements across the region and recognize those whose leadership, service and partnership drive a shared vision forward — strengthening communities, elevating ideas and creating lasting impact across North Dakota and beyond. The 2027 recipients and Emerging Prairie's words of thanks include: Lifetime Impact Award Admiral Stuart Munsch and Beth Munsch are being recognized for a lifetime of service to the nation and for the North Dakota roots that shaped it. A North Dakota native, Stuart graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy, where he led his class as brigade commander, and went on to study at Oxford University as a Rhodes