2025 Business & Community Recognition Awards Nomination Form

2025 Business & Community Recognition Awards Nomination Form

Nominations due by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
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2025 Award Options Below!

Do you know a business, organization, or individual who has gone above and beyond this year? Nominate them for our 2025 Business & Community Recognition Awards.

Nominees must be located in the Pekin area and a member of the Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce, unless noted. Nominees must have a reputation for integrity.

Self nominations are encouraged.

Please submit one online form for each nomination.
In the past year, has the business, organization, or individual you are nominating celebrated any of the following achievements or accomplishments?*

1. New business or new ownership2. Professional Development Initiative3. New technology or major equipment investment4. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiative5. Demonstrated innovation6. Business growth or expansion7. Exemplary customer service8. Community service or involvement9. Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce service and involvement10. Milestone Anniversary (40+ years) - Please be sure to include a brief history of the business along with your nomination below.Business Leader of the Year Award - Nominee has demonstrated two or more of the following: excellence in their profession, involved in activities and programs that benefit our community, displays leadership, initiative, creativity and dedication to their profession, an inspiration to others in the workplace, or is a community servant. (Does not have to be a member of the Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce)Business of the Year Award for Small Business (less than 20 employees) - Nominee must have achieved two or more items 2 - 8 above. Nominee business must be located in the Pekin Area, a member of the Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce, and have a reputation for integrity. Supporting documentation must be provided below or via email to amy@pekinchamber.com.Business of the Year Award - Nominee must have achieved two or more items 2 - 8 above. Nominee business must be located in the Pekin Area, a member of the Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce, and have a reputation for integrity. Supporting documentation must be provided below or via email to amy@pekinchamber.com.
Please provide a brief description or examples of your selection above:*
If you selected the "Milestone Anniversary (40+ Years)" category, please provide a brief history of the business/organization:
If you selected the "Business Leader of the Year" category, please review the criteria provided and provide details as to why this candidate meets this criteria. Additional documentation can include letters of support, photos or videos. Those items can be emailed to amy@pekinchamber.com. This award will be judged by an outside panel of judges.
If you selected the "Business of the Year Award" category, please review the criteria provided and provide details as to why this candidate meets this criteria. Additional documentation can include letters of support, photos or videos. Those items can be emailed to amy@pekinchamber.com. This award will be judged by an outside panel of judges.
Tell Us About the Nominee!
Name of Business, Organization, or Individual being nominated*
Address of the Business, Organization, or Individual being nominated

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number of the business, organization, or individual being nominated
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email of the business, organization, or individual being nominated
example@example.com
Tell Us About YOU - the Nominator!
Your Name*

First NameLast Name
Your Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Your Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Your Email Address*
example@example.com
Have questions or need help filling out the nomination form? Give us a call at 309-346-2106.
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2025 Business & Community Recognition Awards Nomination Form

Tell Us About the Nominee!

Tell Us About YOU - the Nominator!