Annual Awards Nominations Open

Rebecca Collett • October 9, 2023

Submit your nominations now through October 27

The Chamber is now accepting applications and nominations for the 2023 Chamber Annual Awards.

The Greater Summerville/Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce’s Business of the Year award program is designed to recognize the dedication, achievement and entrepreneurial spirit displayed by exceptional local businesses and people.


The 2023 award recipients will be recognized as part of the Chamber’s Membership Appreciation and Awards Celebration in January of  2024.


All nominations are judged by an independent judging panel of business leaders from around the nation. Fellow business and self-nominations are encouraged.


 Only members in good standing of the Greater Summerville/Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce will be considered.


The deadline to enter is Friday, October 27, 2023 at 12:00 pm. Any entries submitted after the deadline will not be considered.

 

Submit nominations in the following categories:

 

Business of the Year (large/small): CLICK HERE


Emerging Leader of the Year: CLICK HERE 

This award was designed to celebrate a young professional who is making an impact within their company and industry as a whole. They have distinguished themselves as a future leader, exemplifying innovative thinking, team work and community engagement.


Nonprofit of the Year: CLICK HERE

 Nonprofit of the Year award is designed to recognize the dedication, achievement and philanthropic spirit displayed by exceptional local non-profits.


Trailblazer of the Year: CLICK HERE

This award will go to an outstanding female leader in her industry. The recipient will be courageous, innovative, and passionate. This person will have blazed a trail in her industry for the women in business behind her. 


Volunteer of the Year: CLICK HERE

This award is given to a person that has demonstrated exceptional service to the Greater Summerville/Dorchester County Chamber. The ideal nominee has given their time and talents to the betterment of the Summerville and Dorchester County area through volunteerism with service, civic, charitable, and/or religious organizations. 


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