2020 Annual Membership Meeting & Awards Celebration

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The Annual Meeting & Awards Celebration is the Chamber’s annual party where we celebrate the past year, celebrate the future, and honor those who have helped shape that future.

Recognition is given to outstanding achievements of business community leaders and organizations, as well as giving thanks to member companies, individuals and volunteers.This year's event is sponsored by Taylor Telecom and will feature entertainment by Freeride.

For more information about the Annual Meeting, contact Kim Bosher, Director of Events.

Citizen of the Year Award presented by the Abilene Chamber of Commerce, has been given annually since 1946 to a person (or persons) who has made an impact on our great city. Individuals and organizations are invited to nominate someone they believe has contributed in an outstanding manner to the betterment of the Abilene community over the last year, several years or a lifetime in determining the award. Click here for the nomination form.

Chairman’s Award presented by Black Plumbing chosen by the current Chairman of the Board of the Abilene Chamber of Commerce. This award goes to an individual who has excelled and gone above and beyond in their participation within the Chamber.
 
Excellence in Agriculture Award sponsored by Taylor Telecom chosen by the Chamber Agriculture committee, this award is presented to an individual or business who has demonstrated exceptional devotion to the advancement of the agriculture industry in the Big Country area.  
 
Leadership Abilene Award sponsored by JAR Land and Investments is presented to a Leadership Abilene Alumni whose participation in Leadership Abilene has directly resulted in a commitment to the Chamber’s mission and activities at an extraordinary level.
 
Military Affairs Committee (MAC) Award presented to a Military Affairs Committee member who has shown exceptional selfless commitment to our local military heroes and their families while bridging the gap between Dyess and the Abilene community.
 
Corporate Star Award sponsored by Hendrick Health System is chosen by the Abilene Business Council from Chamber member nominees and has been traditionally awarded at Business Expo. The Corporate Star Award recognizes a local business with 50 plus employees that goes above and beyond for the Abilene community.
 
Hispanic Business Council Champion Award is chosen by the Hispanic Business Council, this award is presented to a Company that has shown exceptional support to the Hispanic Business Council and its mission of building a bridge between Hispanic and non-Hispanic businesses and consumers.
 
Redcoat of the Year nominated by Chamber Redcoats, the Redcoat of the year is awarded to an individual who goes above and beyond standard Redcoat duties of welcoming new and growing businesses to Abilene while enhancing visibility of established businesses with ribbon cuttings/ground breaking ceremonies and by celebrating anniversaries.
  
Young Professional of the Year sponsored by AbiMar Foods, Inc., the Young Professional of the Year award strives to recognize the accomplishments of young professionals in Abilene by highlighting their advancement in their field, as well as their significant contributions to attract, retain, and engage young professionals in the Abilene community. Nomination Form.

Nonprofit of the Year Award sponsored First Financial Bank, the Chamber presents this prestigious award to an organization that exemplifies best practices in nonprofit management and professional development while making a profound difference in the lives of citizens of Abilene. Nomination Form.

Click here for a look at past recipients. Click here to view past recipients of Citizens of the Year.
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We know how important your small business is to Abilene’s economy. Our local small businesses employ families, give back to non-profits, help create events, and help make Abilene – Abilene.
 
We’re excited to announce that this year’s Small Business Award recipients will be presented during the Chamber’s Annual Membership Meeting and Awards Celebration.
 
With more than 85 percent of the Abilene Chamber’s 1300 members being small businesses, please know your Chamber is working harder than ever to make sure you have the support you need.

The Chamber will bestow four important peer recognition awards:
Small Business Young Entrepreneur of the Year
Small Business Community Investment Award
Family Owned Business of the Year 
New Business of the Year 

America's SBDC at Texas Tech and SBA (SBDC) will award the following:
Small Businessperson of the Year SBDC
Rural Small Business of the Year  SBDC

PREVIOUS RECIPIENTS - NOMINATE A SMALL BUSINESS HERE
PDF NOMINATION FORM