• 40th Annual Gates Chili Chamber of Commerce Community Awards Dinner Gala

     

    Enter your Nomination Here

     

    Wednesday, October 22, 2025

     

    To honor individuals and organizations who have made a significant impact
    on the quality of life in the Gates and Chili Community.
     
    AWARD CATEGORIES
     
    Beautification Awards Town of Gates & Town oChili (oneach)
    Recognizes an individuaoorganizatiofonew constructioor restoratioof existing facilities tenhance tharea.
                     
    Joseph EntresMemorial Award  Economic Development
    Recognizes an individuaoorganizatiofoon-going improvement encouraging continued economidevelopmenitharea.

    Innovative Business Award
    Acknowledgean existinorecent addition to thbusinescommunity which hastimulated economigrowtancommerce, with regardtproduct demananoriginality othe enterprise oproduct/service.

    Culture and Arts Award
    Recognizes an individuaoorganization whose talentor patronaghastrengthenethunderstandingappreciation
     ansupporoaranculturaan integral parocommunity life.

    Elisa Martin Outstanding Citizen Award
    Recognizes aindividual located ior servicinthGates anChilareawhhas contributed tthbettermenothcommunity.

    Dream Big AwarSmall Business othe YeaAward
    Thiawarembodies the Spirit oInnovation-they often start smalbut DREABIGWapplauthe example they set, anthenormous contributiothey make touarea’s economy.

    Youth LeadershiAward
    Acknowledges a youth grouoindividual (21 yearor underwhliveoworks ithGates and/oChilarea who haprovided leadershiin a businesobusinesassociationcommunity servictotherand serveas a role model amontheir peers.
     
    Young Professionals Award
    This award honors an emerging leader between the ages of 22 and 36 who demonstrates excellence, creativity and initiative in their business or profession, has a proven commitment to service by contributing time and energy to improving the quality of life of others in the community and serves as a role model both personally and professionally.
          
              Loretta Simmons Women’s Leadership Award
    Named after the Chamber’s first president, this award honors women in leadership roles throughout the area who contribute to the betterment of the community.

              Special Recognition Awards