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 Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at the Knights of Columbus Hall 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.
Sponsorships are Available for this year's Awards ; call the Chamber at 989-732-6333 for more information.
Thank you to the Businesses who have already agreed to sponsor this event:
Event Sponsor: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Hospitality Sponsors: Chemical Bank and Paxton Resources
Awards Sponsor: Dunn's Business Solutions
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.
2012 Award Recipients
The Gaylord Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Awards Banquet took place February 23, 2012, at the Otsego Club & Resort’s Special Events Center. Over two hundred people attended the popular event, sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Independent Bank, and Paxton Resources where local community members, businesses, and organizations are celebrated for excellence in the Gaylord area. The recipient of each award is showcased below.
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. The 2012 Winner was Seams Like New.
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. Dave Baragrey Sr. was given this award for his work with the Bear Basketball Program over the last 25 years.
Chamber Volunteer of the Year: Recognizing a community leader who donates his or her time to Chamber activities and events. It was presented to Deanna Couture for her volunteer efforts on behalf of the Chamber’s numerous programs as well as her past support of programs throughout the community.
Chamber Ambassador of the Year Award: Presented to the Ambassador who put forth extraordinary efforts on behalf of the chamber in 2011. It was presented to Janice Shaffer of KorthaseFlinn Insurance and Financial Services.
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 The Friendship Housing Center by Todd Chwatun, 2011 Chamber Chairman.
Golden Pineapple Award: Honoring a member of the Chamber of Commerce for their exceptional customer service. This year’s recipient was New Century Signs.
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 to Kevin McKinley.
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 7, 2012. 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 in February.
Thank you in advance for taking time to contribute to this year’s nominee roll.
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