Mercer County Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting Awards Dinner
Feb 13th at The Stables
Jane Coomes Education Award
Mercer County educator felt to best represent the profession and who meets the following criteria:
- Minimum of ten years in the education field.
- Contributes to the development of youth outside the classroom setting
- Outstanding contribution to development of youth in the school setting.
- Resident of Mercer County.
- Works toward the improvement of the school system.
- Currently active in the profession or retired.
Business or Industry of the Year Award
A local business or industry making significant helps to the community and their employees besides making a profit for their group.
Charles H. McGinnis Good Citizen Award
It is given in honor of the late Judge Executive Charles McGinnis. The recipient will be a resident of Mercer County who has demonstrated extraordinary good will and good deeds, not as a job responsibility, but because they care about their cause and wish to promote it. Examples might include: school, civic club, church, or organization volunteers.
Beautification Award
A significant restoration of a business or house including grounds.
Bob Martin Community Spirit Award
Named in honor of Bob Martin, this award goes to someone who in their lifestyle through hands-on leadership over the years promoted the community by helping many groups and people of all walks of life.
Gail Brown volunteer Award
A volunteer in the community usually but not always working for the chamber or another nonprofit.
Leadership Award
Beautification Award
A significant restoration of a business or house including grounds.
Pioneer Award
To a member group or business doing a significant new thing and pioneering something in our community.
Heritage Award
Chamber business in operation for 40+ years
Young Professional
This individual stands out in their dedication to their business and the broader Mercer community
Festival of the Year
This has been a standout member event or festival of the year.
New Business/Entrepreneur Award
A member business and/or group starting from nothing and finding success.
Non-profit/Civic Group of the Year
A member organization standing out for contributions, significance, or activities.
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