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Company 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!


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 Stillwater Gazette

Stillwater Gazette Reader’s Choice

Cornerstone Chevrolet Stillwater is honored to be chosen as BEST NEW DEALERSHIP & BEST USED CAR DEALERSHIP in Stillwater, voted by local readers! We are honored and excited to be a part of our new community and look forward to many more firsts as we connect and do business with our Stillwater neighbors!


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.

2023 star News Readers Choice Awards

The 2023 Star News Readers Choice Awards Votes Are In!

Cornerstone Auto is proud to be recognized in the Star News Reader’s Choice Awards with honors for #1 Best Domestic Car Dealership, #1 Best New Car Salesperson, and #1 Best Used Car Salesperson. These awards are especially meaningful because they reflect the confidence and support of the local community. From exceptional customer care to knowledgeable sales professionals dedicated to helping every guest find the right vehicle, Cornerstone Auto continues to set the standard for automotive excellence and personalized service throughout the region.

2023 Sun Sailor Readers Choice awards

The 2023 Star News Readers Choice Awards Votes Are In!

Cornerstone Auto is honored to be recognized in the 2023 Wayzata Sun Sailor Reader’s Choice Awards as The best USED CAR/TRUCK DEALERSHIP. This achievement reflects the continued trust and loyalty of the community, as well as the dedication of the Cornerstone Auto team to delivering an outstanding customer experience. By combining personalized service, quality vehicles, and a commitment to excellence, Cornerstone Auto continues to build lasting relationships and serve drivers throughout the Twin Cities area with integrity and care.


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.


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 2020 Mark of Excellence Award!

he 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.

2021 Cornersstone Sun Sailor Award

Cornerstone Plymouth Receives Multiple Awards from the Sun Sailor

he Sun Sailor has awarded Cornerstone Plymouth first place in a number of categories. Whether you’re pursuing car service near Monticello, MN, you’re shopping for new cars, used cars, or you need us to perform a major overhaul, we’re the leading car dealer in Plymouth. Here are the dealership awards we received:

  • #1 Best Domestic Car Dealership
  • #1 Best Used Car Dealership
  • #1 Best Oil Change
  • #1 Best Auto Repair Shop

2021 Star News Reader Choice Awards

Cornerstone Automotive Wins Reader’s Choice Award from Star News

For the sixth year Star News has yet again recognized Cornerstone Auto Group as the most vital dealership group in greater Ramsey, MN. The list of awards hits nearly every base, so whether you need service, a new truck, or used SUV, you can trust a Cornerstone dealer to provide you with an exceptional experience. Take a look at the awards we received below:

  • #1 Best Domestic Car Dealership
  • #1 Best Import Car Dealership – Cornerstone KIA
  • #1 Best Truck Dealership
  • #1 Best Used Car Dealership
  • #1 Best Oil Change
  • #1 Best New Car Salesman & Dealership, David Biren
  • #1 Best Used Car Salesman & Dealership, Josh Sims

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.

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.

KIA Dealer of Execellence Program

Cornerstone KIA wins the Coveted KIA Award of Excellence

ornerstone Kia was recently awarded the KIA Dealer of Excellence Program, Plus (KDEO+) honor for 2019. Kia Motors America bestows this award on individual Kia dealers who consistently out-perform their goals. The award is given to those dealers who get excellent ratings from sales and service customers, maintain high sales volumes and comply with the brand guidelines.

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


2021 Star News Reader Choice Awards

Thank You to the Elk River Community

Cornerstone Auto extends a heartfelt thank you to the Elk River community for your incredible support in the Star News People’s Choice Awards. These awards are a reflection of the trust our customers place in us every day and the dedication of our team to providing exceptional service, quality vehicles, and a first-class dealership experience. We are grateful for the opportunity to serve this community and look forward to continuing to exceed your expectations for years to come.

  • #1 Best Domestic Car Dealership
  • #1 Best Import Car Dealership
  • #1 Best Truck Dealership.

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