Annual Awards Banquet
Each year the Gaylord Area Chamber of Commerce celebrates the extraordinary things local community members, businesses, and organizations have done in Otsego County. This year’s Annual Awards Banquet will be held on Thursday, February 23, 2012 from 6pm - 8:30pm at Otsego Club & Resort where we will present the following awards:
* Gordon G. Everett Memorial Bell Tower Award: Recognizing new construction and/or renovation projects that best exemplify investment in Otsego County, while maintaining the Alpine spirit and theme.
* You Made It Happen Award: Given to a person, business or organization that, through exceptional contributions and/or commitment, positively affected the growth of the Gaylord community over the past year.
* Chamber Volunteer of the Year: Recognizing a community leader who donates his or her time to Chamber activities and events.
* Chamber Ambassador of the Year Award: Presented to the Ambassador who put forth extraordinary efforts on behalf of the chamber.
* Chairman’s Award: Presented to a member of the Chamber of Commerce who exhibits a commitment to his or her business and the community, the recipient is chosen by the outgoing Chamber Chairman.
* Golden Pineapple Award: Honoring a member of the Chamber of Commerce for their exceptional customer service.
* Daune Weiss Memorial – Businessperson of the Year Award: Given to a business owner or manager who best exemplifies Daune Weiss' generosity in giving time, money, staff and/or facilities for community benefit.
The year's Annual Awards Banquet is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. The Awards are sponsored by Independent Bank and the Hospitality Hour is sponsored by Paxton Resources.
Only one Co-Event Sponsorship is still avialable; call the Chamber at 989-732-6333 for more information.
Tickets are $30 each; you are welcome to purchase a full table of 8 which signage will be placed at to insure you guests can sit together. If you are interested in purchasing a ticket to this event, stop by the Chamber's Main Street location, register online, e-mailing karen@gaylordchamber.com or calling 989-732-6333.
2011 Award Recipients
The Gaylord Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2011 Annual Awards Banquet had over two hundred and fifty people in attendance and was sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Cosmetic Skin & Laser Center, Independent Bank, and Paxton Resources. Local community members, businesses, and organizations were celebrated for excellence in the Gaylord area. The recipient of each award is showcased below.
Ø Gordon G. Everett Memorial Bell Tower Award: Recognizing new construction and/or renovation projects that best exemplify investment in Otsego County, while maintaining the Alpine spirit and theme. This year we hononored Diana's Delights and Hobby Lobby.
Ø You Made It Happen Award: Given to a person, business or organization that, through exceptional contributions and/or commitment, positively affected the growth of the Gaylord community over the past year. This year we honored "Wings Over Gaylord" and the Catt Family for thie Fourth Grader Swimming Program.
Ø Chamber Volunteer of the Year: Recognizing a community leader who donates his or her time to Chamber activities and events. It was presented to Jenni Caverson for her volunteer efforts on behalf of the Chamber’s numerous programs as well as her past support through being a member of the Chamber Board.
Ø Chamber Ambassador of the Year Award: Presented to the Ambassador who put forth extraordinary efforts on behalf of the chamber in 2010. It was presented to Kathy Bradley of Michigan Works.
Ø Chairman’s Award: Presented to a member of the Chamber of Commerce who exhibits a commitment to his or her business and the community, the recipient is chosen by the outgoing Chamber Chairman. It was presented to Jeff Ratcliffe by Todd Gregory, 2010 Chamber Chairman.
Ø Golden Pineapple Award: Honoring a member of the Chamber of Commerce for their exceptional customer service. This year’s recipient was Arrow Sanitation.
Ø Daune Weiss Memorial – Businessperson of the Year Award: Given to a business owner or manager who best exemplifies Daune Weiss' generosity in giving time, money, staff and/or facilities for community benefit. It was presented in memory of Gene Sanders of Hogan's Jewelers.
For more information, please contact Paul Beachnau at 989-732-6333.
Send in your nominations
It’s time once again to cast your vote for our prestigious annual awards. Please give careful thought to each category and provide at least one nominee for each (more are always welcome) by December 9, 2011. Please find attached a listing of past award recipients.
Your Chamber Board will review all nominations and will select this year’s deserving recipients. They will be announced at the Chamber’s Annual Awards Banquet on Thursday, February 23, 2012, at the Otsego Club & Resort's Special Events Center.
Thank you in advance for taking time to contribute to this year’s nominee roll.
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