Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) is seeking nominations for its annual awards dinner.
The annual awards are an opportunity to recognize important businesses and community members who have a positive impact on the Bradford area. It is a reminder of the strength of our community, supporting one another.
The award categories include Exemplary Business Award, Community Spirit Award, Legacy Award and Small Business/Entrepreneur Award. We seek nominations for these awards from both the community and chamber members.
The Exemplary Business Award is given to a BACC member in good standing who has been operating for five years or more. Nominees demonstrate criteria such as innovative and or quality product and services, providing exemplary customer service, demonstrating economic support of the Bradford business community or exhibiting sustainability and longevity. This may include manufacturing, industrial, tourism, hospitality, retail, non-profit, church or charitable organization. Past winners include Zippo Manufacturing, Northwest Bank, Futures Rehabilitation, B&T Building Services, Graham’s Greenhouse & Landscaping, Dexter’s Service & Collision.
The Community Spirit Award goes to a person or organization who is actively involved in the Bradford area community and shows exemplary service through volunteer activities that benefit the Bradford area. Past winners include staff and participants of Futures Rehabilitation, Christy Graham, Tim and Kristin Asinger, United Way of Bradford Area, Bradford Ecumenical Home and Beacon Light Behavioral Health Services.
The Legacy Award goes to a nominee who has been a long-standing champion of the Bradford area, who has been making an impact on the overall community related to service, resilience, economic well-being or hometown charm for 10 years or more. Past recipients have included Mick Marshall, Francie Ambuske, Dr. Steven Hardin, Bradford Landmark Society, Oak Hill Cemetery, Father Leo Gallina and The Bradford Era.
The Small Business/Entrepreneur Award nominee must be an active BACC member who has been operating for two years or more in the Bradford area. They have less than 25 employees and demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit creating a sustainable, positive impact on the Bradford community. Types of business may include small shops, restaurants, food trucks, salon, professional services, etc. Past winners include Pizza Napoli and Country Charm.
There are several ways to complete a nomination form, online at bradfordchamber.com or via the attachment to the Friday Chamber Scoop electronic newsletter, by email at heidi@bradfordchamber.com or in person at 62 Main St. If you do not receive the newsletter you can sign up online. Nominations must be turned in by midnight March 11 to be valid. Voting will take place later in March. All chamber members are able to vote. For more information, call the office at (814) 368-7115.
