About the Business Excellence Awards

The 2024 Business Excellence Awards nominations are open!

Each year the Greater Atlantic City Chamber calls upon its members to acknowledge the efforts and accomplishments of entrepreneurs, business owners, community members, and organizations. The Business Excellence Awards represents the innovation, integrity, resiliency, and sense of community we share and wish to emulate. Please, take a moment to nominate an individual(s), a business, or an organization for a Business Excellence Award. The seven awards are as follows: 
  1. Redenia Gilliam-Mosee Business Leader of the Year
  2. John G. FitzPatrick Community Leader of the Year
  3. Economic Impact
  4. Tourism Excellence
  5. Small Business Excellence
  6. Outstanding Young Professional 
  7. Chamber Volunteer of the Year 
Do you know a Greater Atlantic City Chamber member who goes above and beyond for our communities? Share their story with us and help us celebrate their accomplishments.
 
You are welcome to make nominations in as many categories as you wish. Nominations are open now to Friday, September 1, 2023.

A judging panel, comprised of Chamber members, will review and score the award nominations. A save the date will be announced soon.

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* 1. Name and contact information for the person making the nomination/s.

REDENIA GILLIAM-MOSEE BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR

This award honors the most dynamic members of our business community who represent an unparalleled commitment to the community and their individual companies. Ms. Gilliam-Mosee was the first woman elected Chair of the Board of Directors (1990-93). The Greater Atlantic City Chamber renamed the award in her honor because of her vision, inspirational leadership, and mission to grow and foster the business community.

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* 2. Nominee for the Redenia Gilliam-Mosee Business Leader of the Year

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* 3. Please explain why you believe this individual should be recognized.

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* 4. You can upload a document with your comments in support of the nominee.

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JOHN G. FITZPATRICK COMMUNITY LEADER OF THE YEAR

Each year the Greater Atlantic City Chamber honors a person or persons whose loyalty and dedication drive them to better the Atlantic County community without thoughts of personal gain. The award is named after the former president of the Mainland Chamber of Commerce, John G. Fitzpatrick as he embodied integrity, humility, and genuine care for the community’s wellbeing while using his leadership ability to bring positive change to Atlantic County.

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* 5. Nominee for the John G. Fitzpatrick Community Leader of the Year

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* 6. Please tell why you believe this business or individual should be recognized.

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* 7. You can upload a document with your comments in support of the nominee.

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ECONOMIC IMPACT AWARD

The recipient of this award should exemplify extraordinary investment in the community that has a significant positive impact on the Atlantic County Economy and surrounding regions. Consideration should be given to businesses and/or organizations that increased employment, significantly improved Atlantic County’s image, created meaningful opportunities for spin-off business activity, and held or sponsored an event or activity that culminates in the current year.

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* 8. Nominee for the Economic Impact Award

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* 9. Please tell why you believe this business or individual should be recognized.

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* 10. You can upload a document with your comments in support of the nominee.

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EXCELLENCE IN SMALL BUSINESS AWARD

This award is granted to a small member business, employing 1 to 25 individuals, which displays overall outstanding contribution to the Chamber and/or to the business community. Please consider the following when making a nomination:
  • Must be a for-profit business
  • Increased workforce
  • Business growth
  • Unique marketing strategy with demonstrated success
  • Significant sales growth
  • Environmental commitment
  • Community involvement
  • Business expansion

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* 11. Nominee for the Excellence in Small Business Award

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* 12. Please tell why you believe this business or individual should be recognized.

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* 13. You can upload a document with your comments in support of the nominee.

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OUTSTANDING YOUNG PROFESSIONAL

The Greater Atlantic City Chamber is seeing a growing number of young professionals and entrepreneurs in our area and wants to honor an outstanding young professional. This cohort represents the next generation of business professionals who will play a pivotal role in the area’s growth and prosperity. Candidates from both for and non-profit organizations are eligible. The criteria for the award are as follows:
  • The candidate must be under the age of 35
  • Candidate must be part of the area business community for a minimum of two years
  • If the candidate has established an independent business, the candidates business must show overall growth
  • If the candidate is part of an organization, he/she stands out for remarkable contribution
  • Active community contribution
  • A positive role model for other young professionals

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* 14. Nominee for the Outstanding Young Professional Award:

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* 15. Please tell why you believe this individual should be recognized.

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* 16. You can upload a document with your comments in support of the nominee.

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TOURISM EXCELLENCE AWARD

The award will recognize a for-profit business that has a history of service excellence over the past year through increasing awareness of Atlantic County as a favorable tourist destination. This organization must convey a superior understanding of the tourism sector with demonstrated results showing how it plays a vital role in the growth of the tourism industry in the region.

Examples of potential nominations include restaurants, hotels/motels, wineries, micro-breweries, attractions, golf courses, etc. The Criteria includes, but is not limited to:
  • Excellence in front-line service to visitors
  • Results in increased tourism traffic to the region
  • Partnership development
  • Community involvement

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* 17. Nominee for the Tourism Excellence Award:

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* 18. Please explain why you believe this business or organization should be recognized.

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* 19. You can upload a document with your comments in support of the nominee.

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GREATER ATLANTIC CITY CHAMBER VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

This award recognizes the efforts of an individual who goes out of his or her way to promote the Greater Atlantic City Chamber by sharing the story of our community and what it has to offer. This individual should be a familiar face within the chamber community who often offers assistance to the Chamber for its various needs.

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* 20. Nominee for the Chamber Volunteer of the Year:

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* 21. Please tell why you believe this individual should be recognized.

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* 22. You can upload a document with your comments in support of the nominee.

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