Greater Harrison Chamber of Commerce Seeks Nominations for 2022 Awards

Wednesday, August 17th, 2022 9:22am

By Greater Harrison Chamber of Commerce, news release

Eight awards will be handed out at a reception in early 2023.

(Harrison, Oh.) - Greater Harrison Chamber of Commerce Awards seeks nominations for eight awards to honor outstanding businesses, organizations and individuals. The awards will recognize innovation, community service, growth and other contributions to the prosperity of greater Harrison.

Nominations are due Sept. 10, 2022, by 5:00 p.m. Past award recipients, criteria and nomination instructions are available on the Chamber website.

RECOGNITION FOR INDIVIDUALS

Greater Harrison Rising Star of the Year
Mary Lou Smith Outstanding Community Service Award
Greater Harrison Lifetime Achievement Awar

RECOGNITION FOR BUSINESSES

Greater Harrison Corporate Community Excellence Award
Greater Harrison Innovator of the Year
Greater Harrison Emerging Business of the Year

MEMBERS-ONLY AWARDS

Greater Harrison Chamber Non-Profit of the Year
Greater Harrison Chamber Business of the Year

Award recipients and other contributors to the Chamber will be recognized during a reception in early 2023.

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