Award Description:
The ViTality award is presented to the individual who is the 'keeper' of the regional vision, or the person who lives in the regional growth and 'ViTality' spirit every day. The ViTality awarded annually to recognize individuals in a 17-county area of northeastern South Dakota who display enthusiasm for regional development. The namesake, ViTality, is in memory of Aberdonian, Vi Stoia. Stoia was often called a 'regional thinker’ and felt that new businesses in Redfield or community work in Leola was a win for Aberdeen and the entire region. Stoia passed away in 2008 but his memory lives on in the form of the ViTality Award.
Judging: This award is judged by past award winners. All winners remain confidential until the awards ceremony.
Instructions: Applications for the Chamber ViTality Award should be submitted to the Chamber on this official form. Supporting documentation may be attached to this form and will be considered. All nominees must presently be a member of the Chamber of Commerce or employed by a member firm. To be considered for the 2024 Entrepreneur of the Year Award you must complete this application and submit it by January 16, 2024.
Questions: Contact the Chamber at (605) 225-2860 or kami@aberdeen-chamber.com if you have questions regarding the application or the Community Champions Luncheon.