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A person or organization can be nominated for more than one award, but a new form needs to be filled out for each nomination. Nominees must be members in good standing with the Chamber. The Athena Award is a separate nomination process. Please read those instructions below.
-- ATHENA Award - The Athena Award is a national award presented by chambers of commerce to an individual who demonstrates the qualities embodied in the Athena Leadership Model and has achieved the highest level of professional excellence, contributes time and energy to improve the quality of life for others in the community and actively assists others, particularly women, in realizing their full leadership potential. Sponsor of the Athena Award TBD
Instructions & Nomination Form
-- Business of the Year - Awarded to a business of 51 employees or greater that has demonstrated its ability to contribute to the overall economic development of the community through growth, achievement, and customer satisfaction. The business is recognized for the integrity of its business operations and has demonstrated community involvement. Sponsor of the Business of the Year Award is TBD.
-- Small Business of the Year -Awarded to a business of 50 employees or less that has demonstrated its ability to contribute to the overall economic development of the community through growth, achievement, and customer satisfaction. The business is recognized for the integrity of its business operations and has demonstrated community involvement. Sponsor of the Small Business of the Year Award is TBD.
-- Non-Profit Spotlight - The Non-Profit Spotlight recognizes a not-for-profit organization or event that has demonstrated resilience, creation, and delivery of impactful programs in Blair County. Nominee must have been in operation for at least two years.
Sponsor of the Non-Profit Spotlight TBD
-- Donna D. Gority Servant Leadership Award - The Servant Leadership Award honors individuals who demonstrate ongoing servant leadership in Blair County. Servant leadership is a practical philosophy, which supports people who choose to serve first, and then lead, as a way of expanding service to individuals and institutions. Sponsor of the Donna D. Gority Servant Leadership Award TBD
-- George Award- The George Award honors an individual who has improved the community through volunteer efforts and who has received little or no publicity or recognition for their efforts. Sponsor of the George Award TBD
-- Joseph P. Rosenhamer Chamber Spirit Award - The Chamber Spirit Award pays tribute to a longtime Blair County Chamber Member who personifies the best characteristics of a business person, including altruism, ethics and selflessness. The recipient is in good standing with the Chamber, is activity involved in Chamber programs and is a strong advocate of the Chamber in the business community. Sponsor of the Joseph P. Rosenhamer Chamber Spirit Award TBD
--Judith A. Rossi Educator of the Year Award - The Educator of the Year Award honors an individual who has had a positive impact on students, schools or educational systems that contribute to the success of the local business community and its current and future workforce. Sponsor of the Judith A. Rossi Educator of the Year Award is DelGrosso Companies.
A person or organization can be nominated for more than one award, but a new form needs to be filled out for each nomination. Nominees must be members in good standing with the Chamber. The Athena Award is a separate nomination process. Please read those instructions below.
-- ATHENA Award - The Athena Award is a national award presented by chambers of commerce to an individual who demonstrates the qualities embodied in the Athena Leadership Model and has achieved the highest level of professional excellence, contributes time and energy to improve the quality of life for others in the community and actively assists others, particularly women, in realizing their full leadership potential. Sponsor of the Athena Award TBD
Instructions & Nomination Form
-- Business of the Year - Awarded to a business of 51 employees or greater that has demonstrated its ability to contribute to the overall economic development of the community through growth, achievement, and customer satisfaction. The business is recognized for the integrity of its business operations and has demonstrated community involvement. Sponsor of the Business of the Year Award is TBD.
-- Small Business of the Year -Awarded to a business of 50 employees or less that has demonstrated its ability to contribute to the overall economic development of the community through growth, achievement, and customer satisfaction. The business is recognized for the integrity of its business operations and has demonstrated community involvement. Sponsor of the Small Business of the Year Award is TBD.
-- Non-Profit Spotlight - The Non-Profit Spotlight recognizes a not-for-profit organization or event that has demonstrated resilience, creation, and delivery of impactful programs in Blair County. Nominee must have been in operation for at least two years.
Sponsor of the Non-Profit Spotlight TBD
-- Donna D. Gority Servant Leadership Award - The Servant Leadership Award honors individuals who demonstrate ongoing servant leadership in Blair County. Servant leadership is a practical philosophy, which supports people who choose to serve first, and then lead, as a way of expanding service to individuals and institutions. Sponsor of the Donna D. Gority Servant Leadership Award TBD
-- George Award- The George Award honors an individual who has improved the community through volunteer efforts and who has received little or no publicity or recognition for their efforts. Sponsor of the George Award TBD
-- Joseph P. Rosenhamer Chamber Spirit Award - The Chamber Spirit Award pays tribute to a longtime Blair County Chamber Member who personifies the best characteristics of a business person, including altruism, ethics and selflessness. The recipient is in good standing with the Chamber, is activity involved in Chamber programs and is a strong advocate of the Chamber in the business community. Sponsor of the Joseph P. Rosenhamer Chamber Spirit Award TBD
--Judith A. Rossi Educator of the Year Award - The Educator of the Year Award honors an individual who has had a positive impact on students, schools or educational systems that contribute to the success of the local business community and its current and future workforce. Sponsor of the Judith A. Rossi Educator of the Year Award is DelGrosso Companies.