You are invited to vote for businesses nominated for the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce Awards, which spans four categories – Small Business, Large Business, Community Champion and Nonprofit of the Year.
Annually, the chamber celebrates and awards businesses and organizations for the outstanding work that they do for this county.
New this year, the 2023 awards will be announced, and a small feature will be provided in the 2023 Fall Patrick County Magazine, in lieu of an awards banquet.
The chamber is asking the public for help voting via an online form that is available on the chamber’s website and its Facebook page.
The Small and Large business categories are to recognize deserving Patrick County businesses. Nominees must have demonstrated at least one of the following:
(1) Job growth,
(2) Revenue growth,
(3) Innovative products or services,
(4) Provided exemplary customer service,
(5) Volunteers in the community, and
(6) Demonstrates economic support of area business community.
The Small Business category is for those companies with fewer than 25 employees, while the Large Business category is for those with more than 25 employees.
Nominees in the Small Business category are Legacy Insurance, Primitive Coffee Bakery & Antique Market, and Uptown Stagecoach on Main Street.
Large business nominees are Patrick County Family Practice, Worley’s Machine, and Prolam.
Community Champion recognizes a deserving Patrick County business of any size. Nominees must have demonstrated several of the following:
(1) Encourages collaboration among community partners,
(2) Emphasizes service and volunteerism,
(3) Innovative products, services or projects that promote a vibrant community,
(4) stimulates and inspires optimism, community engagement and development,
(5) Volunteers in the community,
(6) Demonstrates economic support of the area business community.
(7) investment in their employees (i.e., professional development opportunities, paid job training or bonuses.)
Nominees for community champion are Pickle & Ash, or Clark Gas & Oil.
The non-profit organization of the year recognizes a deserving Non-Profit Organization whose mission and work adds great value to the Patrick County community. Nominees must have demonstrated several of the following:
(1) demonstrated a meaningful achievement over the past year that has impacted Patrick County and its citizens,
(2) has identified opportunities or unmet needs and, as a result, has initiate changes or developed innovative programs, products, or ideas,
(3) demonstrates best practices in nonprofit management and professional development,
(4) makes a profound difference in the lives of the residents of Patrick County,
(5) develops and fosters the virtues and skills of civic engagement and social responsibility
(6) makes significant contributions to building a more vibrant community
(7) encourages community engagement with projects, events, and/or activities.
Non-profit organizations nominated are Rotary Club of Stuart, Patrick County Young Professionals, and Ararat Ruritan Club.
Voting is available online only at the chamber’s website or Facebook page. www.patrickchamber.com Voting runs through July 15. One vote per email address will be counted. Winners will be announced in the Fall 2023 Patrick County Magazine.
