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 Pure Mesquite by Anderson Ranch Graphics and will feature Curtis Grimes thanks to Black Plumbing.

Grab your official Pure Mesquite gear and dust off your dancin' boots by listening to Curtis Grimes favorites. 

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

Save the Date for the Annual Meeting & Awards Celebration September 19, 2019 presented by Pure Mesquite™ by Anderson Ranch Graphics.

Chairman’s Award presented by Arrow Ford 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 presented by Pure Mesquite by Anderson Ranch Graphics 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 presented by First Financial Bank 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 sponsored KTXS-TV by 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 presented by Black Plumbing chosen by the Abilene Business Council from Chamber member nominees and has been traditionally awarded at Business Expo. The 2016 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 sponsored by AbiMar Foods 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 sponsored by Wagstaff, LLP 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 presented by Hendrick Health System 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.

NEW! Nonprofit of the Year Award sponsored by Mrs. & Mr. Gerald Rieder, Mrs. & Mr. Glynn Ray and Mrs. & Mr. Tom Riley. 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.

Click here for a look at past recipients. Click here to view past recipients of Citizens of the Year.