The Dakota County Tribune Business Weekly and the Dakota County Technical College Foundation selected Sona Mehring, founder and CEO of CaringBridge, as one of the 11 recipients of the 2012 Exceptional Businesswomen award.

The Aesculapius Award recognizes organizations that have shown excellence in health communication to the public through the use of websites or television or radio public service announcements.

The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal named Darla Nemec, Vice President of Finance and Administration for CaringBridge, CFO of the Year in the nonprofit category.

Recognizing the best websites and digital communications efforts of healthcare organizations, online health companies, pharmaceutical firms and business improvement initiatives.

The Technology 200 list ranks tech companies with the highest percent of revenue growth from 2008 to 2010. CaringBridge was ranked 113 on the list.

The Franciscan International Award recognizes individuals who serve others in an outstanding way with their acts of charity. In 2011 CaringBridge was honored for connecting families and friends when health matters most.

In recognition of being an outstanding healthcare website for consumers and healthcare professionals.

In recognition of being an outstanding healthcare website for consumers and healthcare professionals.

CaringBridge won the Community Outreach category for its leadership in focusing on solving a particular healthcare issue — connecting patients with their family and friends to share information, love and support during a serious health challenge, care and recovery.

The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal named Sona Mehring, founder and CEO of CaringBridge, as one of 25 Women Industry Leaders in the Twin Cities. Selection was based on professional achievements, leadership qualities and drive.

CaringBridge was recognized for its creative applications and nontraditional approaches to solving community challenges, and its collaboration with other nonprofits, businesses and governmental agencies.

CaringBridge was a finalist in the Social Impact category. Winners represent outstanding social technology applications.

In recognition of outstanding healthcare websites for consumers and healthcare professionals, CaringBridge received a Silver Award for Best Interactive Site and was a finalist for eHealth Organizational Commitment.

This certificate was presented to Sona Mehring, founder and CEO of CaringBridge, in recognition of outstanding and invaluable service to the community.

This award was presented to Sona Mehring by Angel Foundation in honor of her outstanding contribution to the health and wellness of cancer survivors and their families.

Sona Mehring was recognized and highlighted by MSN.com as one of the nation’s leading Women Working for Change.

The University of Wisconsin — Eau Claire presented Sona Mehring with the Alumni Excellence in Service-Learning Award.

CaringBridge received a Telly Award for the video, Brighid’s Legacy. The Telly Awards honor the very best local, regional, and cable television commercials and programs, as well as the finest video and film productions, and work created for the web.

The Tekne Awards celebrate innovations and individuals that have positively impacted Minnesota’s technology-based economy.