Business Awards

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The Business Awards
Thursday, November 19
12 PM – 1 PM

Please join us virtually to experience the excitement of the Business Awards ceremony. The Business Awards celebrate our community successes and honors members whose significant contributions have furthered the Chamber’s mission of “Helping Small Businesses Grow and Communities Thrive”. All funds raised support the continued efforts of NEJC Chamber in local communities.

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Honoring the Heroes

BUSINESS AWARDS

Each year, the NEJC Chamber is proud to recognize the successes and outstanding achievements of our members in four categories: Small Business, Corporate Business, Volunteer Service, and Nonprofit Organization. Nominations for The Annual Business Awards are accepted from Chamber members and the general public, however all nominators must identify themselves. After the nominating period, up to four members in each category with the most nominations advance to a final ballot. One winner in each category is then determined by popular vote of Chamber members, patrons, and NEJC community members. Recipients are honored with these prestigious awards during a ceremony at The Annual Gala.

Eligibility Criteria

Self-nominations are accepted. No nominee may be awarded in consecutive years for any category. To be eligible for any award, the nominee must meet the following criteria:

Member in good standing with the NEJC Chamber
Active and Engaged with The Chamber through sponsorship, event attendance, and/or committee volunteering
Operating or serving for a minimum of two years at the time of nomination
Able to demonstrate success in industry or volunteer service that supports the Chamber’s 10 cities
Has made a meaningful contribution in the past 12 months that has furthered The Chamber’s mission of “Helping Businesses Grow and Communities Thrive”

Nominate a Member

Nominations have closed.

Vote for Award Winners

Voting has closed. To see the final results, tune into the Business Awards on November 19 from 12 -1 PM.

View Past Honorees

Small Business of the Year

2019 Toppers Pizza
2018 Springboard Creative
2017 Casey’s Auto Repair
2016 Twisted Sisters Coffee Shop
2015 Turning Point Home Solutions, Inc.
2014 The Barn Players & SpeedPro Imaging Shawnee

Corporate Business of the Year

2019 Saint Lukes Health System
2018 ScriptPro
2017 Costco Wholesale
2016 First National Bank
2015 The University of Kansas Medical Center
2014 AdventHealth (formerly Shawnee Mission Health)

New Business of the Year (Award retired in 2019)

2018 KC Pretzel Boy’s
2017 1889 Pizza Napoletana
2016 Nothing Bundt Cakes
2015 Buggies Pest Control
2014 Twisted Sisters Coffee Shop

Warman Service Award

KCP&L recognizes recipients of the Warman Service Award: This award is given to recognize an individual in the NEJC Chamber who exemplifies the generosity of Dale Warman, past Chairman of the Board and longtime Chamber volunteer.

2019 Joseph Matovu, Retired
2018 Cat Heisler, Pete’s Pest Control
2017 Fire Chief Tony Lopez, Consolidated Fire District No. 2
2016 Jennifer Pantoja, Hampton Inn
2015 Cindy Heckman, Village Flower Company
2014 Jose Ramirez, Moss Printing

Non Profit of the Year (Est. 2019)

2019 Horizons Academy

HONORING THE HEROES

2020 has been a year that required adaptability. Many businesses have stepped up and realized their ability to help others. Part of the 2020 Business Awards presentation will be dedicated to featuring those stand out businesses that have been a “hero” to their neighbor. This hero may be a front line worker or it may be a neighbor that helped you pay your bills. Either way, we want to recognize them and say thank you. Please let us know about the heroes you have noticed in your community.

Nominate a Hero