Help Us Celebrate Success in Our Community - Nominate Businesses and Individuals to be Awarded at our Annual Celebration of Success Awards Banquet
Every day, businesses and individuals across our region are making a difference, and many of those stories are only known by the people they impact most. That’s where you come in.
The Farmington Regional Chamber invites the public to help us recognize excellence by submitting nominations for our Celebration of Success Awards Banquet. Your nomination helps shine a light on the leadership, service, and dedication that make our community strong.
Who Can Be Nominated
Anyone in the community may be nominated. To be eligible to receive a first-place award, the nominee must be a current member of the Farmington Regional Chamber of Commerce. If a non-member is named among the top three finalists, they will be notified and given the opportunity to become a Chamber member in order to receive the award.
How to Submit a Strong Nomination
You may nominate one business or individual or submit nominations for multiple awards. We encourage you to carefully review the criteria for each award before submitting.
Please be thoughtful and specific in your responses. If applicable, include examples, stories, or measurable impact that help illustrate why your nominee stands out. Re-submitting the same business or individual does not strengthen their chances. Strong nominations come from meaningful details, not repetition.
A Fair and Anonymous Judging Process
All nominations are submitted anonymously. Nominees will not know who nominated them.
To ensure fairness, the Farmington Regional Chamber will remove all identifying information before sending nominations to a blind judging panel made up of professionals from outside our area. Judges will review and rank submissions based solely on the award criteria.
Once rankings are returned, the Chamber will identify the top three finalists for each award. Those finalists will be contacted and informed of their placement.
Celebrating at the Awards Banquet
Awards will be presented at the Farmington Regional Chamber’s Celebration of Success Awards Banquet on March 20, 2026.
Winners will not know they have received first place until the night of the banquet. Finalists are expected to be in attendance to receive their award and take part in the celebration.
The top three finalists in each category will be recognized during the event and featured on the Chamber’s website and Facebook page. Finalists will have the opportunity to purchase tickets or tables for the banquet, as long as seating is available.
Important Dates
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Nomination Deadline: February 11, 2026
- Celebration of Success Awards Banquet: March 20, 2026
Help Us Spread the Word
Some of the most deserving businesses and individuals are the ones who never seek recognition. If someone comes to mind, we encourage you to take a moment and nominate them.
After submitting your nomination, please help spread the word by sharing this opportunity with your friends, family, coworkers, employees, and customers. The more voices involved, the better we can celebrate the success happening all around us.
Thank you for helping us recognize the very best of our community.
Business of the Year Award
(Business award)
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- Sustained Impact: This business demonstrates exceptional resilience, growth, and a commitment to long-term excellence.
- Community Leadership: Actively engaging in initiatives that support local development, jobs, and the well-being of the region’s residents.
- Commitment to Quality: Maintaining a reputation for high-quality products or services, fostering trust and loyalty within the workplace.
110% Award
(Business Award)
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- Unwavering Commitment: Demonstrates the perseverance and grit to never give up, consistently going the extra mile in every task and challenge.
- Above & Beyond: Exceeds expectations by providing outstanding support and stepping up whenever needed, showing a true spirit of teamwork and leadership.
- Dependability & Accountability: Known for reliability and a "can-do" attitude, always showing up with a high level of dedication and responsibility, no matter the circumstances.
- Impactful Contribution: A difference maker who actively contributes to the success of the team, organization, or community, showing that one person can make a lasting impact.
Rising Star Award
(For a business 5 years old or less)
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- Business Stage: For a business five years old or less.
- Professional Excellence: Exhibits remarkable skills, customer service, or achievements in its field. Fosters business growth, productivity, or innovation within their company or industry.
- Leadership and Initiative: This business goes above and beyond for its customers and successfully executes projects and innovation.
- Community and Business Impact: Positively impact Regional development and well-being.
Tradition and Progress Award
(Individual or Business)
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- Preservation of Core Values: Demonstrates a commitment to maintaining and honoring the foundational traditions, values, and culture that have shaped the community's identity.
- Innovative Advancement: Actively works to introduce positive changes, innovations, or improvements that help the community evolve while respecting its history and traditions.
- Community-Centered Focus: Prioritizes the well-being of the community by ensuring that both traditional practices and new initiatives are aligned with the greater good and long-term sustainability.
- Leadership in Bridging the Gap: Serves as a catalyst for blending time-honored practices with forward-thinking solutions, creating a seamless transition between the past, present, and future for the benefit of all.
Spirit of Generosity Award
(Individual award)
Formally known as the Civic Entrepreneur
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- Community Engagement and Support: The nominee actively engages in initiatives that support local schools and non-profit organizations, including fundraising efforts, organizing events, or direct contributions that aid in their development and sustainability.
- Impactful Initiatives: Demonstrates a significant positive impact on the community through initiatives such as food drives, generosity to the underprivileged, or other community service activities that address and fulfill specific local needs.
- Sustained Commitment: Shows a long-term commitment to community service, with ongoing involvement and leadership in projects that benefit the community, highlighting a persistent dedication beyond occasional participation.
- Innovative Contributions: The nominee stands out for creating or significantly improving initiatives that offer new solutions to community challenges, such as developing unique fundraising strategies or introducing innovative programs that enhance community well-being.
Citizen of the Year
(Individual award)
- Significant Community Impact: Demonstrates a consistent and meaningful contribution to the betterment of the community, whether through volunteerism, leadership, or community service.
- Recent Achievements: Recognized for notable accomplishments or actions in the past year that have positively affected the community and its residents.
- Commitment to Ongoing Engagement: Has a history of long-term involvement and dedication to causes that strengthen the local community and promote social well-being.
- Inspiring Role Model: Serves as an inspiration to others, encouraging active participation, collaboration, and positive change within the community through personal example.
Youth Leadership Award
(For a high school-aged student)
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- Demonstrates Exceptional Leadership: Exhibits strong leadership skills by inspiring peers, taking initiative, and making a positive impact both inside and outside the classroom.
- Active Community Engagement: Actively contributes to the community or their school through volunteerism, service projects, or organizing events that promote social good and strengthen community bonds.
- Commitment to Personal Growth: Consistently seeks opportunities for self-improvement, whether through academic achievement, extracurricular involvement, or mentoring others.
- Role Model for Others: Serves as a positive role model by demonstrating integrity, responsibility, and respect for others, while encouraging teamwork and collaboration among peers.
