You don't need to hear it from us: 2020 was a particularly trying year for small businesses. While it's estimated that more than 110,000 small businesses have permanently closed due to the pandemic, those that have toughed it out have become anchors of positivity in their communities. These winners—perhaps your neighborhood burger joint or bakery—have all met the moment in their own remarkable way...

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It seems like our world changed in the blink of an eye. While we all grappled with new challenges—toilet paper shortages, anyone?—these quick responders stepped up, serving meals, providing (and even making!) PPE for front-line medical workers, and opening their doors to those who needed it the most. Among these 15 winners, you'll find businesses big and small who put their communities first....

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Seeing is believing, right? That's a tough ask when you're a museum in a city on lockdown. These 22 winners, primarily traditional, hands-on attractions, creatively pivoted to virtual programming or other tactics to keep visitors entertained and engaged even during the darkest days of the pandemic. Meanwhile, others have found unique ways to cater to our new normal....

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