Chamber Refreshes Awards to Honor Good Business
Eastern CT’s business community works hard year-round to build a thriving, robust business climate. In addition to providing services to new and existing businesses in the region, the Chamber supports good business practices and recognizes select individuals and businesses who work hardest to make a positive difference.
To honor those making strides in the community, the Chamber has announced a number of new and reinvigorated business awards.
These awards, presented annually at Chamber events, demonstrate that our region’s business community is dedicated to good practices. Nominate a business today!
Military Community Support Awards
The Chamber’s Military Affairs Council partners with eastern CT military facilities to recognize an annual Service Person of the Month and coordinate the Chamber’s annual Military Appreciation Breakfast (taking place November 2, 2018 at Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa).
At the Breakfast, one large and one small business are recognized with Military Community Support Awards for unwavering support to eastern CT’s men and women in uniform.
Businesses recognized may offer military discounts, special military-friendly events, unique programs, have notable hiring or training efforts, or other services.
New in 2018: Service People of the Month for the past year will be publicly recognized during the Military Appreciation Breakfast, expanding the visibility of these awardees to a larger audience.
Additionally, military-friendly businesses in attendance will show their support with a number of sponsored centerpiece displays.
If your business goes above and beyond to serve the region’s military community, visit ChamberECT.com/events to submit a nomination before September 28, 2018.
Social Service Awards
The Chamber’s Social Service Awards highlight the business community’s appreciation for the dedicated individuals of the nonprofit community.
This year, one outstanding citizen will be recognized at the 2018 Business Breakfast Honoring Social Service Agencies with the brand-new SAVA Insurance Group Guided by Heart Award. This is someone who leads with their heart, who epitomizes the “golden rule” of treating others with respect, and who expects nothing in return. This individual may give generously of their time, talent, and resources to more than one community organization, and may be a staff member or volunteer.
We are also accepting nominations for:
• Volunteer of the Year
• Staff Member of the Year
• Executive Director of the Year
• Board Member of the Year
Online nominations for the Eastern CT Social Service Awards close on October 7. Fill out yours today by visiting ChamberECT.com/events.
Regional Chamber Awards
The Chamber is pleased to have revitalized our Regional Chamber Awards, which are presented at our Annual Meeting:
Business of the Year
This award honors especially innovative business practices, community involvement, annual growth, or other unique achievements.
Small Business of the Year
Similar to Business of the Year, but for businesses with fewer than 150 employees.
New Business of the Year
For a company less than two years old that has made a splash by bringing an outstanding product/service to the region and/or generated significant employment.
Community Revitalization Award
This award recognizes a business that has made a tangible difference in the local community through specific efforts.
Nonprofit of the Year
A 501c3 or c6 organization that has made eastern CT a better place to live and work.
Best Place to Work
Honors a workplace that demonstrates a positive working environment for its employees.
Industry Innovator
Presented to a local business that has introduced or embraced new concepts/technologies.
Tourism Leader of the Year
A business that has demonstrated excellence in the region’s tourism industry.
Chamber Volunteer of the Year (selected internally)
An individual who has consistently supported the Chamber’s efforts with their time and talent.
Board of Directors Special Award (selected internally)
Recognizes an individual, organization, or business that has done something notable for the benefit of the business community in the last year.
The Chamber will announce detailed Regional Chamber Awards information in the coming months. For the most up-to-date information, and to learn more, visit ChamberECT.com or call (860) 701-9113.
