The community is invited to submit their nominations for the following awards to be presented at the Chamber's Annual Meeting coming up on February 10, 2026.
- Business of the Year - Large Division
- Business of the Year - Small Division
- Economic Impact
- Franchise of the Year
- Legacy of Excellence
- Non-Profit of the Year
- Workforce Development Excellence
The Chamber's Annual Meeting is one of the region's largest gatherings of executives, elected officials, business owners, and civic leaders. We are proud to celebrate 78 years of serving Putnam County, a milestone made possible by the dedication and hard work of our 800+ members. It is important to us to recognize the members who contribute to making our community a great place to live, work, and play. We invite you to join us in this celebration by nominating a business, organization, or individual that you believe has gone above and beyond in serving their employees, our community, and their customers.
Nominator Guidelines:
- Please be thoughtful in choosing the appriopriate category listed below.
- Nominations are not required in each category.
- Companies can be nominated in numerous categories, if applicable.
- Nominators are encouraged to inform the nominees before submitting this form.
- All nominators will be notified regarding the status of their nominee.
Nomination Process:
- Self-nominations will be accepted.
- Businesses and organizations must be a Chamber member in good standing to be considered.
- Once nominated, the members of the Chamber's Board of Directors will vote on final award winners.
- All entries must be submitted by 5:00pm on Friday, December 12th.
Other Guidelines:
- The award winners are not solely chosen by the quantity of nominations that they receive, however, that information is strongly considered by the Chamber's Board of Directors when making selections.
- Please review the explanation for each award carefully.