From staff reports
The Clarion Area Chamber of Business and Industry is accepting nominations for the 2023 annual awards. Nominations are accepted in the categories of “Citizen of the Year,” “Lifetime Achievement” award, “Business of the Year-Community Service Division,” “Business of the Year-Economic Development Division,” “Education Business Partner” and “Young Professional of the Year.” All nominations must be submitted by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1.
The following is a breakdown of each award category along with the criteria:
Citizen(s) of the 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 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.)
‘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.
– Facility expansions and improvements.
Education Business Partner
– The business must be a member in good standing of the Clarion Area Chamber of Business and Industry for a period of 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.
Young Professional of the Year
This award is designed to honor a young professional within Clarion County who is a star in the workplace and the community.
Criteria:
– CAYP involvement
– Career achievements
– Community service
– Individual contributions toward the continual “quality of life” and growth of Clarion County with special emphasis on recent accomplishments
Requirements:
– 18 to 40 years old
– Must either live or work in Clarion County
– Special consideration given to a member in good standing of Clarion Area Young Professionals
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 chamber.
Please address nominations to 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 email tracy@clarionpa.com.