ARXG Receives 2025 GSDC For-Profit Innovation Award

ARXG is proud to have received the 2025 For-Profit Innovation Award from the Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation (GSDC). The award recognizes ARXG’s work to make medication and sharps take-back safer and more accessible through self-service collection kiosks and mail-back solutions.

GSDC is a nonprofit economic development organization serving Benton, Sherburne, and Stearns counties in Central Minnesota. Since 2011, it has brought businesses, community leaders, entrepreneurs, and regional partners together to support economic growth. Its work includes helping existing businesses grow, attracting new investment, strengthening the regional workforce, and connecting organizations with valuable data and resources.

Through its annual awards, GSDC recognizes organizations and initiatives that contribute to the region’s long-term success. The Innovation Award specifically celebrates ideas that have been successfully put into practice and created meaningful value.

ARXG’s take-back solutions provide convenient ways for communities and organizations to collect eligible medications and sharps for responsible management. These programs can help reduce improper disposal, limit avoidable landfill waste, and support safer homes and public spaces.

“This award celebrates the impact of our work and the dedication and creativity of the entire ARXG team. We’ve come a long way, and there’s still much ahead. The future is bright,” says Anthony Apitz, Facility Manager.

This recognition reflects ARXG’s continued focus on practical innovation that serves both people and the environment. We are grateful to GSDC for the honor and to the customers, partners, employees, and communities that make our work possible.

Watch Greater St. Cloud’s feature video.