Nominations are Now Closed for the 2021 Annual Awards

Each year, the Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry Awards Dinner attracts prominent business leaders to recognize and celebrate the people and companies that have made the Woodstock Area great and demonstrated unique vision, innovation and achievement in support of our region’s economy and small to mid-size business community.  

Thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate a company or person you felt went above and beyond this past year.

HERE ARE YOUR 2021 ANNUAL AWARD NOMINEES BY CATEGORY!

Annual Chamber of Commerce & Industry Awards 

• continued growth in employees or sales
• commitment of company resources to community projects
• creation of a positive work environment for all employees

3.  Volunteer of the Year

• Nominee must have gone beyond the normal call of duty in volunteering their time and talents to make Woodstock a better community in which to live, work or play.

4. Professional Service Provider of the Year

• Have between 1 – 1000 employees.
• Be independently owned and operated.
• Demonstrate excellence in their professional service industry.
• Have created an innovative program or initiative for their industry or employees.

5.  Entrepreneur of the Year

• Demonstrate a commitment to social responsibility.
• Have achieved success as the Founder, Owner, CEO or President of a company(ies) 
• Demonstrate a high level of entrepreneurial spirit, leadership, perseverance, creativity, and determination to be successful.

6.  Not-for-Profit of the Year

• Have between 1 – 1000 employees.
• Be a 501(c).
• Demonstrate outstanding contributions to the community.
• Show benefits of service and how they set organization apart.

7.  Manufacturer of the Year

• a company of 5 to 1,000 employees that produces goods for consumption
• expanded operations or continued growth in employees or sales that contributes to the local economy
• commitment of company resources to community projects as a way to give back and engage in their local economy and community
• creation of a positive work environment for all employees
• a leader in innovation for their industry

8.  Leadership Excellence Award

• an individual who demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and kindness in their leadership style
• who gives unselfishly of his or her time, energy and money
• demonstrates passion for a cause they are passionate about or is committed to pursuing excellence, innovation and personal growth in all they do
• leads by example and inspires others in the community and/or in their company or organization to be the best they can be.  

9.  Community Event of the Year

• a community event enjoyed by residents and visitors alike that brought people together to celebrate, share experiences and unite the community.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2020 AWARD RECIPIENTS

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2019 AWARD RECIPIENTS

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2018 AWARD RECIPIENTS

Nominations will be accepted January 1st through February 15th each year.  

Congratulations to the 2017 Chamber of Commerce & Industry Award Recipients

Harold Buschkopf

Steve Gavers / Gavers Community Cancer Foundation

Entrepreneur of the Year

Tom Dougherty - Dougherty Enterprises

Leadership Award

John Stassen - Stassen Insurance

Not for Profit Excellence Award

Woodstock Fine Arts Association

Professional Service Provider

Woodstock Heating - Eric & Dawn Iversen

Retailer of the Year

Copy Express - Jim O'Leary

Volunteer of the Year

Cindi Carrigan - Carrigan Design

Juanita Vega - Country Financial

Teamwork Award

The City of Woodstock - City Council, Promote Woodstock, Mayor Sager,

City Managers Office & Economic

Development