Greater Fort Myers Chamber to host Chamber Awards July 25
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce has announced its third annual Chamber Awards, set for 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 25 at Caloosa Sound Convention Center in Fort Myers.
Recognizing members for their outstanding contributions to the greater Fort Myers community, the program will feature an awards ceremony to honor finalists and name winners for their impact in several categories. Nominations for the awards program are now open through Tuesday, June 4 at FortMyers.org/Award-Form.
Chamber members will be recognized in the following categories:
· Small Business of the Year (1-50 employees): Recognizes a for-profit company with less than 50 employees for community leadership, exemplary business practices, innovation and creativity in business, and commitment to employee support and development. The company must be established locally for the last three years.
· Large Business of the Year (50+ employees): Recognizes a for-profit company with more than 50 employees for community leadership, exemplary business practices, innovation and creativity in business, and commitment to employee support and development. The company must be established locally for the last three years.
· Community Impact Award: Recognizes an individual who has made a significant impact within the community and profession throughout their career, either through leadership of their organization’s charitable efforts or through personal efforts.
· Entrepreneur of the Year: Recognizes an individual who has made a mark in their field and led the way for other industry players to follow through demonstrated leadership within the profession and business community, significant business achievements and innovative products or services.
· Nonprofit Excellence Award: Recognizes a 501(c)3 or 501(c)6 nonprofit organization that makes a positive impact within the community through unique, impactful programs and services that create change within the communities it serves.
· Young Professional of the Year: Recognizes a young professional age 21-40 as of July 25, 2024, who has emerged as a business leader and demonstrates excellence, creativity and initiative in their career and community.
The awards ceremony will also recognize the finalists and recipient of the Women in Business Committee’s APEX Awards and will include an installation ceremony for the Chamber’s 2024-25 board of directors.
The presenting sponsor of the 2024 Chamber Awards is Verizon, and the APEX sponsor is Sanibel Captiva Community Bank. Various other sponsorship opportunities are available for the event, including Empowerment Sponsor ($4,500); Award Category Sponsors ($3,000); Table Sponsors ($1,350); Connection Sponsors ($1,000); and Unite Sponsors ($500).
Tickets for the Chamber Awards celebration are $150 per person and $1,350 for a table of 10. To make a nomination, purchase tickets or learn more about sponsorship opportunities, visit FortMyers.org or call 239-332-2930.
About the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce:
Serving Lee County and surrounding areas since 1989, the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce, Inc. is a business organization that provides solutions and serves as a catalyst for growing the economy. The Chamber represents nearly 750 professionals and businesses throughout Southwest Florida, empowering, connecting and uniting members through meaningful networking, educational and community- and business-focused programs and events. For additional information regarding membership opportunities or events, please call 239-332-2930 or visit www.fortmyers.org. For the latest news and updates, follow the Chamber on Facebook at www.facebook.com/gfmcc.
