From staff reports
The Clarion Area Chamber of Business and Industry is accepting nominations for the following categories: Citizen of the Year; Lifetime Achievement Award; Business of the Year (Community Service Division);Business of the Year (Economic Development Division) and Education Business Partner.
Nominations must be submitted by 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5.
Citizen(s) of the Year
– Community involvement as a volunteer, employee or employer for the Clarion community during this past year
– Individual contributions toward the continual “quality of life” and growth of Clarion County with special emphasis on recent accomplishments
– Award is open to anyone who lives or works in Clarion County
– Award is open to couples as well as individuals
– Past “Citizen(s) of the Year” recipients are ineligible.
Lifetime Achievement Award
– Dedicated their lives to a worthy cause or somehow made an impact in society or in the lives of others either as a volunteer, employee or an employer
– Individual contributions toward the continual “quality of life” and growth of Clarion County
– Award is open to anyone who lives or works in Clarion County
– Award is open to couples as well as individuals
– Past “Lifetime Recipient(s) of the Year” are ineligible
Business of the Year (Community Service Division)
– The business must be a member in good standing with the Clarion Area Chamber of Business and Industry for at least one year prior to nomination
– Community involvement (e.g. time and hours donated toward community projects, sponsorships, Little League, etc.)
– Contribution of financial resources (e.g. facilities, labor, equipment, etc.)
Business of the Year (Economic Development Division)
– The business must be a member in good standing with the Clarion Area Chamber of Business and Industry for at least one year prior to nomination.
– Increased employment for Clarion County
– Facility expansions and improvements
Education Business Partner
– The business must be a member in good standing with the Clarion Area Chamber of Business and Industry for at least one year prior to nomination
– The nomination should consist of a narrative that explains the contributions the private sector business has made to support one or more schools in Clarion County
To nominate an individual and/or business that meet the listed criteria, please submit the name(s) along with supporting documentation of qualifications.
Nomination forms are available at the chamber.
Please address nominations to the following: Clarion Area Chamber of Business and Industry c/o “Awards Nominations,” 650 Main Street, Clarion, Pa. 16214.
For more information, stop by the Chamber office at 650 Main Street or contact Tracy at the Chamber office at (814) 226-9161 or tracy@clarionpa.com.