Don’t Panic Labs Named Recipient the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce 2025 Cornerstone Award
On December 11, software innovation company Don’t Panic Labs was officially named the recipient of the 2025 Cornerstone Award at the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce’s annual Celebrate Business Awards Reception at the Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel.
The Cornerstone Award is one of the Chamber’s highest honors, highlighting a business that demonstrates exceptional leadership in the community and embodies the entrepreneurial spirit by taking risks and investing time and resources to help grow the city’s economic base.
“We are humbled to receive the Cornerstone Award,” said Bill Udell, Managing Partner and Chief Operating Officer of Don’t Panic Labs. “This recognition isn’t just about the software we build; it’s about the ecosystem we and the other award recipients are nurturing here in Lincoln. We believe in this city, we believe in its entrepreneurs, and we are proud to play a role in its future.”
“Innovation doesn’t happen in a vacuum,” said Brian Zimmer, Chief Strategy and Product Officer at Don’t Panic Labs. “This award is a testament to the trust our partners place in us to bring their visions to life. Our contribution to the community is directly tied to the determination and success of the people we work with every day.”
Don’t Panic Labs joined a distinguished group of other 2025 award recipients who are helping make Lincoln a great place to live and work:
- Tom Ball with NAI FMA Realty (Roger T. Larson Community Builder Award)
- Senior Care Finder (Entrepreneurial Spirit Award)
- A1 Automotive (Small Business of the Year)
- Haleon (Manufacturer of the Year)
- Gravel Worlds (Tom Lorenz Tourism Development Award)
