If you would like to nominate someone for the CHAMBER MEMBER OF THE YEAR, VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD ADULT, VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD STUDENT, BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD, EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD, please take a moment to fill out the form below. Awards will be presented at the Opening Ceremony of the Columbia Homecoming Festival.
2018 Award Recipients
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD ADULT
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD STUDENT
EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD
CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARD
2017 Award Recipients
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR Frank Clarke Agency, Inc.
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD ADULT Wayne Keenan VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD STUDENT Antonio Deblasis
EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD Randy Hershey
CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARD Dennis Ross
2016 Award Recipients
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR Schild's IGA
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD ADULT Jim Wright, Jr. VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD STUDENT Eagle Scouts -
EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD
CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARD N/A
2015 Award Recipients
CHAMBER MEMBER OF THE YEAR Franklin Tax & Account Services
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD ADULT Mandie Andrews VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD STUDENT Tyler White
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD Seaway Bolt & Specials Corp.
EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD
CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARD Kenneth W. Roth
2014 Award Recepients
CHAMBER MEMBER OF THE YEAR Little River Pet Resort
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD ADULT Debbie Brassell VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD STUDENT Maddy Hicks
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD Cross Roads Asphalt Recylcing
EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD Becky Brendza and Amanda Bailey
CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARD James Wright Sr.
2013 Award Recepients
CHAMBER MEMBER OF THE YEAR Rockin R' Ranch
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD ADULT Stephen & Pamala Coleman VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD STUDENT Karlie Smick, Mika Timura & Brandon Warren
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD Lorain County Library- Columbia Branch
EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD Vince Ketterer
CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARD Wayne Brassell
2012 Award Recepients
CHAMBER MEMBER OF THE YEAR Nichelle Puckett
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD ADULT Charmae Cottom VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD STUDENT Boy Scout Troop #176
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD Rural Urban Record
EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD Toni Post
CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARD Marcia Wonnacott
COLUMBIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AWARDS CRITERIA
CHAMBER MEMBER OF THE YEAR The Chamber Member of the Year Award will be presented annually to the member or member’s representative who has demonstrated over the past year their abilities in the following categories: active participation in Chamber activities, active participation in community projects, actions ensuring the continued viability of the Chamber, and support of Chamber goals.
ELIGIBILITY: Any member who has exhibited the most to improve or assist the Chamber’s operation over the last year.
CRITERIA: 1)Active participation in Chamber activities 2)Promoting membership and active involvements. 3)Contributes talents to enhance Chamber programs 4)Over the past year has made significant impact in fulfilling the chambers goals and improving its operations.
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD (1 for Adult and 1 for Student) Presented for time and efforts devoted to specific community service that has a positive impact upon many citizens of Lorain County.
CRITERIA: 1)Devotes relentlessly their time, efforts, and talents towards community service. 2)Must enhance the quality of life for the citizens of our community. 3)Award to be presented to a family. 4)Chamber membership not required.
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD The Business of the Year Award will be presented to a business that has demonstrated upwards trends in its employment and production. Further, it has exhibited the true meaning of community spirit, cooperation and civic activities while encouraging its own personnel’s involvement.
ELIGIBILITY: Any member providing sales of goods and services for profit.
CRITERIA: 1)Must be an active member of the Chamber. 2)The business must be a good citizen of the community, is active in supporting charitable and civic events, and encourages its personnel to be active within the community. 3)Business has exhibited a substantial history as a successful establishment 4)Business continues to provide stable opportunities for it employment. 5)The value of their citizenship should be relative to their resources. 6)Operates as a competitive and highly ethical business.
EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD Each year the Chamber recognizes one individual that has made an outstanding contribution to the community through education. The recipient of this award performs a key function in providing an opportunity for the youth of today to become the leaders of tomorrow.
ELIGIBILITY: A professional recognized in the field of education that has made a significant contribution through education to improve the Lorain County community.
CRITERIA: 1)Dedicated and committed to educational profession and the Lorain County community. 2)Competent and resourceful in providing strong ties between education and the business community. 3)Generally recognized by his/her colleagues as an outstanding contributor to the field of education. 4)Respected by students and peers. 5)Chamber membership not required.
