IMS Colorado Wins at 2026 Best of Mile High

Our Westminster location took home a Bronze Winner award at the 2026 Best of Mile High awards. We’re honored to be nominated for such a distinction by the clients in our office, and we thank everyone in the area for voting. Colorado broker, Cassie Yardman, accepted the award on behalf of IMS:

“There were over 1,200 finalists there! Out of all the kinds of business services, we were awarded Bronze for Best Business Services in 2026!

It was an incredible event, and it was great to see several of our clients also recognized with Silver and Bronze honors. With such a large and competitive business community in Denver, this recognition is a meaningful achievement for our team and a strong reflection of the work we’re doing. The hosts of the event made it very clear that we should be proud of this! The winners are selected by number of votes, BBB rating, and Google Reviews in the past year.”

How can a nomination like this elevate your business?

So, why should you strive for these nominations for your business?

A nomination from a third-party means validation, not shameless self-promotion. An audience outside of your business is recognizing you and your outward efforts to become a brand worth trusting. Such a nomination represents a real customer sentiment, not monetarily-influencing judges or paid panels, but real people who have utilized your services and trust your brand. This speaks to a wider audience that there is less risk involved in your business. And because of less risk, it shortens the sales cycle. Reduce objections, increase your first-call conversions, and move prospects faster to a decision.

Need a way to rise above competition? Similar businesses in your category may have the same messaging and claims, and pricing conversation. To stand out, an award creates this difference without an explanation. You’re leveraging customer opinions to the advantage of your business.

A “best of” nomination on your website boosts your discoverability. There are more mentions of your brand across the web—from the directory, to review sites, to your own website.

Earning such a distinction can carry across to all your marketing materials. Include it in your email signatures, public-facing media, and website banners. This is a win that doesn’t expire quickly and can be reused across every channel.

This doesn’t reach only new customers, but reactivates your current audience. This gives your current client base a reason to advocate for you. The announcement may also be a reason to re-engage customers and reinforce their loyalty to your brand.