Chamber Member of the Year

Awarded to the member who has taken the initiative to make the most significant contributions or the most favorable impact on the Chamber membership. In addition, community service may be considered.
We are in search of the "movers and shakers" of the Chamber. For example, past recipients have been the members who attended many events; participated in committee work; sponsored Chamber events; volunteered to help in many capacities; and are our "Chamber Cheerleaders" throughout the year.

Awarded to the Chamber committee who during the previous year has shown the most initiative and innovation in carrying out their plans for the year. This group has pulled together in strong volunteer support of their Chamber programs and/or events.

• Business of the Year (Up to 5 employees)
  
• Louis E. Maroon Business of the Year (6-15 employees)
  
• Business of the Year (16 or more employees)
• Must be a Chamber member
  
• Must be a viable, on going business which has maintained stability over its business life
  
• Good reputation in the community
  
• Must display overall outstanding contributions to the Chamber; contributions to the local community may be considered

Awarded to a project or event-including a project that is done once per year or only once. The criteria would be based on the degree that the project contributed to the following:

1. Improving the business relations between members through networking and promotional opportunities
2. Improving the knowledge of members and their employees through information sharing and/or seminars
3. Improving the public perception of the Chamber through media and community activities.
4. The project that best meets its objectives

Awarded to a new member business or individual who has truly demonstrated support and participation in the Chamber. This is for the "new kid on the block" who has jumped in and attended events, participated on committees, and volunteered to help the Chamber.

Awarded to a member business who has made significant contributions of volunteer work to the Chamber that would generally go unawarded.

Awarded to an individual who has made significant contributions of volunteer work to the Chamber that would generally go unawarded.

Nonprofit Community Service Member of the Year Award

Awarded to a member nonprofit community service organization who has truly demonstrated their support and participation in the Chamber and who has shown significant contributions to the community.

New Nonprofit Arts & Entertainment Member of the Year Award

Awarded to a member nonprofit arts & entertainment organization who has truly demonstrated their support and participation in the Chamber and who has shown significant contributions to the community. The Chamber is proud to have over 140 nonprofit organizations as members. Events and benefits have been specifically designed to help them so they can help others. We would like to recognize the nonprofit organizations who take advantage of the networking and promotional opportunities available through Chamber membership.