From staff reports
The Clarion Area Chamber of Business and Industry is accepting nominations for their annual awards in the following categories: “Citizen of the Year,” “Lifetime Achievement Award,” “Business of the Year Community Service Division,” “Business of the Year Community Service Division,” “Business of the Year Economic Development Division,” and “Education Business Partner.”
All nominations must be submitted by 5 p.m. Friday, March 4.
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
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 explaining 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 names along with supporting documentation of qualifications. Nomination forms are available at the Clarion Area Chamber of Business and Industry.
Please address nominations to Clarion Area Chamber of Business and Industry, c/o Awards Nominations; 650 Main Street; Clarion, Pa. 16214.
For more information, please stop by the Chamber office at 650 Main Street or contact Tracy at the Chamber office at (814) 226-9161 or email her at tracy@clarionpa.com.