ENTERPRISE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBERSHIP AWARDS NOMINATIONS
The Enterprise Chamber of Commerce will host the Membership Awards Banquet & Annual Meeting on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at the Enterprise Civic Center.
We invite all members of the Chamber to submit their nominations for each of the awards categories listed below, which will be presented to the selected recipients at this year's event. Each of these awards will recognize excellence in business and community, outstanding contributions, and achievements over the past year.
Business of the Year Awards
Emerging Business • Small Business (1-25 employees) • Large Business (26+ employees)
Legendary Business of the Year Award
Community Impact Award
Yancey Parker Community Spirit Award
Bea Fuentes Volunteer of the Year Award
Young Professional of the Year Award
Ambassador of the Year Award
Wings of Freedom Award
Awards Information & Criteria
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Each nominee must be a member of the Enterprise Chamber of Commerce, or employed by a member organnization/business.
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Any business/organization/person may be nominated for more than one category, but must be submitted for each category separately.
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Please provide details as to why the nominee is deserving of the award. (This is important information - too much information is better than not enough).
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Nominate as many businesses/organizations/individuals as you'd like!
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Self-Nominations will be accepted. Tell Your Story!
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Submit all nominees by July 25, 2025.
*Nominees cannot be selected to win in any category previously awarded within the last 5 years.
Selection Process
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Each nominee submitted will be carefully reviewed by the selection committee, and scored based on the information submitted.
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All selected award winners will be announced and presented with their individual award at the event.
Award Winner Benefits
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Exclusive recognition at the Enterprise Chamber of Commerce's Membership Awards Banquet & Annual Meeting and a custom engraved award with your business or organization's name on it.
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Recognized as an annual Award Winner on the Chamber's website, press materials, social media channels and email newsletters.
For questions or additiona information please contact the Enterprise Chamber of Commerce at (334) 347-0581 or email to info@enterprisealabama.com.
Honors an exceptional new business that has become actively involved in their community, exhibits operational excellence and strong leadership while positively impacting the Enterprise area's economic growth.
Nominees must be a newly established business within the community with 3 years or less of operational experience.
Honors an exceptional large business that exhibits operational excellence, strong leadership and a deep commitment to community engagement, while positively impacting the Enterprise area's economic growth.
Nominees must have 26+ full-time employees
(2 part-time employees = 1 full-time employee)
Honors a 501c3 nonprofit organization that exemplifies mission-driven leadership, presents responsible management, and has an enduring commitment to improving lives in the Enterprise community.
Recognizes an individual whose volunteerism significantly enhances the work of the Enterprise Chamber and contributes to the quality of life in the community.
AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR AWARD
Celebrates a Chamber Ambassador who has shown exceptional leadership, outreach and engagement in promoting Chamber activities and services.
Honors an exceptional small business that exhibits operational excellence, strong leadership and a deep commitment to community engagement, while positively impacting the Enterprise area's economic growth.
Nominees must have 1-25 full-time employees
(2 part-time employees = 1 full-time employee)
Celebrates a business with at least 20 years of continuous operation that has made long-standing contributions to Enterprise and the surrounding area through excellence, innovation and civic leadership.
Nominees must have been in continuous operation for at least 20 years.
Recognizes a business, civic organization, or individual member who embodies the spirit of “EnterPRIDE” through outstanding leadership, community involvement, and volunteerism.
Honors a young professional (ages 18-45) who demonstrates leadership, vision, and active participation in the betterment of the Enterprise community.
WINGS OF FREEDOM AWARD
Established in honor of Sergeant Major Joe Harris and our partnership unit, the 1-212th Aviation Regiment Battalion, Lowe Field, this award recognizes the continued and determined efforts of SGM Joe Harris in solidifying the Enterprise & Fort Novosel partnership. The selected recipient demonstrates excellence in military job performance, exemplifies the importance of partnerships & collaboration and models a passion for the community and a “can do” attitude.