Awards & Recognition

Award-Winning Service, Community Driven Values. Welcome to Cornerstone Auto—where our commitment to excellence is honored by the communities we serve. See why our communities and employees consistently vote us Minnesota’s best!


2026


Top Workplace 2026

We are the #34 Top Workplace in Minnesota!

In 2026, Cornerstone Auto proudly earned the #34 spot on the Star Tribune’s Top 200 Workplaces list in Minnesota, marking it’s ninth consecutive year receiving this prestigious honor. Based entirely on employee feedback, the award reflects the family-owned organization’s continued commitment to fostering a positive, supportive, and rewarding workplace culture. Across its Elk River, Monticello, and Stillwater locations, Cornerstone Auto remains dedicated to investing in its employees’ personal and professional growth while delivering exceptional service to customers. Ranking among the top workplaces in the state is a testament to the strength of the company’s culture, the dedication of its team members, and its ongoing mission to put people first.


2025


2025 Star Tribune Top Workplace for Cornerstone Auto

Cornerstone Does It Again! Top Workplace 8 Years Running!

For the eight consecutive year, Cornerstone Auto has been honored as a Star Tribune Top 200 Workplace in Minnesota. This prestigious recognition, based entirely on employee feedback surveys, highlights the family-owned group’s unwavering commitment to cultivating a positive, supportive, and engaging environment for its staff across its Elk River, Monticello, and Stillwater locations. As a multi-year winner, Cornerstone Auto continues to stand out in the competitive retail automotive industry by prioritizing a “culture of caring” and delivering an exceptional experience for both their employees and customers.

2025 Chevrolet Mark of Excellence award to Monticello Cornerstone Auto

Committed to Excellence, Recognized by Chevrolet

Cornerstone Chevrolet in Monticello is proud to be recognized with Chevrolet’s prestigious 2025 Mark of Excellence Award, one of the brand’s highest honors for dealership performance. This award celebrates outstanding achievement in sales, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence, recognizing dealerships that consistently deliver an exceptional ownership experience. Earning the Mark of Excellence Award reflects the dedication of the entire Cornerstone Chevrolet team and their unwavering commitment to providing first-class service, quality vehicles, and exceeding customer expectations every day.

Car Gurus Top Rated Dealer 2025

Cornerstone Chevrolet – 2025 CarGurus Top Rated Dealer Award

Cornerstone Chevrolet was honored to once again receive the CarGurus Top Rated Dealer Award in 2025. Based on customer feedback and satisfaction, this award showcases the dealership’s continued focus on integrity, personalized service, and creating an outstanding experience for every guest who walks through the doors.


2024


2024 Star Tribune Top Workplace for Cornerstone Auto

Cornerstone Voted By Employees as Top Workplace in 2024

Cornerstone Auto is honored to receive Star Tribune Top Workplace recognition for the seventh consecutive year. The award reflects the company’s unwavering dedication to fostering a culture where employees are empowered, appreciated, and encouraged to grow. Through strong leadership and a genuine commitment to its team members, Cornerstone Auto continues to build a workplace that employees are proud to call home.


2023


2023 Star Tribune Top Workplace for Cornerstone Auto

Employees Vote Cornerstone Top Workplace in 2023

Celebrating seventh consecutive years as a Star Tribune Top Workplace in Minnesota, Cornerstone Auto continues to distinguish itself through a culture built on care, collaboration, and community. This prestigious employee-driven recognition highlights the company’s dedication to supporting its staff across every level of the organization. As a trusted name in Minnesota automotive retail, Cornerstone Auto remains committed to delivering an exceptional experience for employees and customers alike.

2023 MN Best Awards

Cornerstone Wins the Bronze for Best New and Used Dealerships

Minnesota’s Best is a best-of contest created to help all the valuable businesses we appreciate not only survive but thrive. Minnesota’s Best is an audience-driven contest. Businesses are nominated by owners, managers, customers, and/or fans. Businesses are nominated in one of over 350 categories and are then vetted, verifying that they provide the service that they are nominated for and that they serve Minnesota.

2023 Readers Choice Award

Best New Dealership / Crow River Reader’s Choice Awards

Cornerstone Auto is honored to be voted #1 Best New Car Dealership in the Crow River Reader’s Choice Awards. This recognition reflects the trust and support of the community, as well as the dedication of the entire Cornerstone Auto team to delivering an exceptional car-buying and ownership experience. From outstanding customer service to a wide selection of quality vehicles, Cornerstone Auto remains committed to putting customers first and building lasting relationships throughout the communities it proudly serves.

Car Gurus Top Rated Dealer 2023

Cornerstone Chevrolet – 2023 CarGurus Top Rated Dealer Award

Cornerstone Chevrolet proudly earned the 2023 CarGurus Top Rated Dealer Award, a distinction reserved for dealerships with consistently outstanding customer reviews. This recognition reflects the team’s passion for exceeding expectations and providing every customer with a positive, enjoyable automotive experience.


2022


2022 Star Tribune Top Workplace for Cornerstone Auto

We are Honored to be Voted 2022 Top Workplace!

For the sixth straight year, Cornerstone Auto has been recognized as one of Minnesota’s Top Workplaces by the Star Tribune. This distinction underscores the company’s commitment to maintaining a workplace culture centered around respect, communication, and growth. As the organization continues to expand, Cornerstone Auto remains focused on providing a rewarding experience for both employees and customers alike.

2023 MN Best Awards

Star Tribune Readers’ Choice

Cornerstone Auto Group was voted MN Best for New & Used Auto Dealership, and we were featured on pages 107-108 in Star Tribune’s magazine.

Car Gurus Top Rated Dealer 2022

Cornerstone Chevrolet – 2023 CarGurus Top Rated Dealer Award

Cornerstone Chevrolet proudly earned the 2023 CarGurus Top Rated Dealer Award, a distinction reserved for dealerships with consistently outstanding customer reviews. This recognition reflects the team’s passion for exceeding expectations and providing every customer with a positive, enjoyable automotive experience.


2022


2022 Star Tribune Top Workplace for Cornerstone Auto

We are Honored to be Voted 2022 Top Workplace!

For the fifth straight year, Cornerstone Auto has been recognized as one of Minnesota’s Top Workplaces by the Star Tribune. This distinction underscores the company’s commitment to maintaining a workplace culture centered around respect, communication, and growth. As the organization continues to expand, Cornerstone Auto remains focused on providing a rewarding experience for both employees and customers alike.

2023 MN Best Awards

Star Tribune Readers’ Choice

Cornerstone Auto Group was voted MN Best for New & Used Auto Dealership, and we were featured on pages 107-108 in Star Tribune’s magazine.

2021

Top Workplace 2021

2021 Top Workplace

Cornerstone Auto is proud to celebrate four consecutive years as a Star Tribune Top Workplace in Minnesota. Based solely on employee survey results, this achievement reflects the company’s ongoing investment in its people, workplace culture, and leadership. Across every department and location, Cornerstone Auto remains dedicated to creating an environment where employees feel valued, connected, and motivated to succeed.

2021 Chevrolet Mark of Excellence for Cornerstone Auto Chevrolet Monticello

Congratulations to the employees at Cornerstone Chevrolet for receiving the 2021 Mark of Excellence Award!

The GM Mark of Excellence is a GM program recognizing the best in industry retail Dealership sales and service employees for their accomplishments in sales, training achievements, service, customer satisfaction and parts loyalty. This achievement would not be possible without all the departments working hard together hand in hand with each other to create the best possible experiences for our customers.

Car Gurus Top Rated Dealer 2021

Cornerstone Chevrolet – 2021 CarGurus Top Rated Dealer Award

The 2021 CarGurus Top Rated Dealer Award recognizes Cornerstone Chevrolet’s ongoing commitment to delivering an exceptional buying experience. By combining outstanding customer care with quality vehicles and transparent pricing, the dealership continues to build lasting relationships with customers throughout Minnesota.

2020

Top Workplace 2020

Cornerstone Auto Voted Top Workplace 3 Years in a Row

Receiving Star Tribune Top Workplace recognition for the second consecutive year is a testament to the strength and resilience of the Cornerstone Auto team. Guided by a culture rooted in integrity, appreciation, and teamwork, the organization remains committed to supporting employees both personally and professionally. Cornerstone Auto’s family-oriented approach continues to make it a standout employer in Minnesota.

Car Gurus Top Rated Dealer 2020

Cornerstone Chevrolet – 2020 CarGurus Top Rated Dealer Award

Cornerstone Chevrolet was once again recognized as a CarGurus Top Rated Dealer in 2020. This award celebrates dealerships that consistently exceed customer expectations, and it reflects the hard work, professionalism, and dedication of the entire Cornerstone Chevrolet team.

2019


Top Workplace 2019

Cornerstone Auto Top WorkPlace 2019

Cornerstone Auto is honored to once again be named a Star Tribune Top Workplace in Minnesota for the second year in a row. This continued recognition reflects the company’s people-first philosophy and dedication to building meaningful careers for its employees. By cultivating a supportive and empowering environment, Cornerstone Auto has become a workplace where employees thrive while delivering exceptional service to customers and the community.

2018


Top Workplace 2018

Cornerstone Auto is Honored to Be Chosen By Our Employees to be a 2018 Top Workplace

Cornerstone has been selected as a 2018 Top Workplace National Standard Setter! The list represents some of the very best organizations in the State of Minnesota. It’s an exceptional achievement for our Cornerstone Family.

2021 Chevrolet Mark of Excellence for Cornerstone Auto Chevrolet Monticello

Cornerstone Chevrolet Receives the 2018 Mark of Excellence Award!

Congratulations to the employees at Cornerstone Chevrolet for receiving the 2018 Mark of Excellence Award! The GM Mark of Excellence is a GM program recognizing the best in industry retail Dealership sales and service employees for their accomplishments in sales, training achievements, service, customer satisfaction and parts loyalty. This achievement would not be possible without all the departments working hard together hand in hand with each other to create the best possible experiences for our customers.

2017


Car Gurus Top Rated Dealer 2017

Cornerstone Chevrolet – 2017 CarGurus Top Rated Dealer Award

Cornerstone Chevrolet was honored to receive the 2017 CarGurus Top Rated Dealer Award, recognizing the dealership’s commitment to providing outstanding customer service and earning exceptional reviews from car shoppers. This achievement reflects the team’s dedication to building trust and delivering a first-class dealership experience.

2016


Car Gurus Top Rated Dealer 2016

Cornerstone Chevrolet – 2016 CarGurus Top Rated Dealer Award

Cornerstone Chevrolet was proud to earn the 2016 CarGurus Top Rated Dealer Award, recognizing the dealership’s dedication to delivering an exceptional customer experience. Based on outstanding customer reviews and satisfaction, this award reflects the team’s commitment to honest service, quality vehicles, and building lasting relationships with every customer. Receiving this recognition helped establish Cornerstone Chevrolet as a trusted destination for drivers seeking a dealership that puts people first.

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