Your Time to Shine.

• Author: Mackenzie, Kathryn
• Position: FROM THE EDITOR

Right now, most of us are finding joy by soaking up summer in Alaska. More so than in most places, Alaskans appreciate every last moment of those golden rays because we know it won't be long before the honey-hued sunlight is hidden behind the gray tones of winter. But that's nothing to concern ourselves with today. Today we celebrate! Welcome back to one of our very favorite issues of the year: the Best of Alaska Business awards.

The response to this year's reader survey was nothing short of astounding. You came out in droves to provide praise to the incredible individuals and businesses in our state who provided comfort and security over this past year, further confirming our notion that when we need it, we're there for each other. Right now our business community needs to hear how much their efforts to keep us employed (and safe) during a very uncertain time means to us. And in this issue they get the praise they so rightly deserve.

Along with the more than two dozen categories we feature in this year's Best of Alaska Business awards special section, we also asked you to tell us which companies really left an impression on you with their response to the pandemic. And tell us you did. What became very clear in sifting through your answers is that comfort and security is of paramount importance to you. When a business was able to keep you employed from the safety of your home...