Davis, WV. The Tucker County Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the 46th Annual Awards Banquet. The categories include but not limited to;
- the Educator of the Year; provide a bio, resume or personal experience why you are nominating this individual. The nominee should be someone in the educational community who has gone the extra mile to educate and prepare our students.
- Student of the Year; provide a resume, academic achievements, and/or community service. This student should be someone that shows leadership qualities and compassion to their community and fellow students.
- Employee of the Year; provide a bio, employment accomplishments, or reason why this employee is deserving of this award. This award is intended for someone who is commitment and dedicated to the business or place of employment as if were their own.
- Business Person of the Year; explain the business or individual success in the tucker county business community or personal experience on why they are deserving. This person should own or operate a business in Tucker County.
- the Community Service Award; provide a bio, resume or personal experience on why you are nominating this individual. The award is intended for an individual that strives to make the county a better place through service to the community.
- Cultural Heritage and Arts; provide a bio, historical preservation or personal experience on why you are nominating this individual or organization. This award is intended to highlight a person or organization within the arts and/or preservation of history.
- Tuckerineer; This secret award is for someone who is outstanding in his/her field and goes above and beyond the call of duty to make Tucker County a better place to live, work and own/operate a business through their public service to this community. The term “Tuckineer” is derived from “Tucker” and “Mountaineer”.
In years past “special awards” have been given to outstanding citizens or groups. Examples; Travel and Tourism Award, Athlete of the Year, Agriculture Award, Humanitarian and Friend, Outstanding Youth, Good Samaritan, Public Employee of the Year. Consider nominating outside the usual categories.
“Please remember to be as specific as possible when nominating! Explain in detail why you think this person should be recognized.” said Jessica Waldo, Chamber Executive Director. “The more details we have helps the secret committee pick a worthy candidate for each category.” “They will use these nominations to make their final destination. “
Nominations for these awards are due to the Chamber office no later than the end of business on Friday, April 19th. You can email your nominations to jessica@canaanvalley.org or mailed to Awards Selection Committee, PO Box 565, Davis, WV 26260. Remember to provide as much detail as possible about the nominee and why they deserve this award in your letter.
For the last 46 years, we’ve celebrated the best of Tucker County and this year is no exception. This banquet is held to recognize the outstanding Tucker Countians, that make Tucker County a better place to live, work and operate a business. Consider nominating someone for each category and encourage your friends. The more individual nominations, the better!
This year’s Award Banquet will be held at Canaan Valley Resort State Park on Thursday, May 16th in Bear Paw Lodge. During the banquet, we will recognize the 2024 winners! Award recipients, family and friend are invited. Community members are all welcomed and encouraged to attend. Tickets and tables need to be reserved in advance by contacting the Chamber office at 304-259-5315. Tickets need to be reserved by May 6th!
For more information on the Tucker County Chamber of Commerce’s Awards Banquet or membership in the Chamber, contact 304-259-5315 or jessica@canaanvalley.org .