Gaylord Area Chamber Annual Awards Nominations 2026 Survey

It’s time to nominate for our prestigious Annual Awards. Please give careful thought to each category and provide at least one nominee and a brief summary for the reason of nomination for each (more are always welcome) by November 13^th. Please keep in mind awards are reserved for Chamber Membership.

Please find a list of the past recipients on the Chamber website linked here.

The Program Committee will review all nominations and will select this year’s nominee's for your vote.

Voting will begin on December 2nd and honored at the Annual Awards Celebration on February 24, 2027.

Thank you in advance for taking time to contribute to this year’s nominee roll.

1.You Made It Happen Award

Given to a person, business or organization who, through exceptional contributions and/or commitment, positively affected the growth of the Gaylord community over the past year. Please include organization name and reason for nomination.(Required.)

2.Gordon G. Everett Memorial Bell Tower Award

Recognizing new construction or renovation projects that best exemplify investment or reinvestment, maintain the Alpine spirit & theme and serve as an enhancement to Otsego County. Please include the organization name and reason for nomination.(Required.)

3.Golden Pineapple Award

Honoring a member of the business community for exceptional customer service. Please include the organization name and reason for nomination.(Required.)

4."Daune Weiss Memorial - Businessperson of the Year" Award

Given to a business owner or manager who best exemplifies Daune Weiss' generosity in giving time, money, staff and/or facilities for community benefit in the past year. Please nominate an individual and reason for nomination.(Required.)

5.Nominate for the G.E.M. Award

The GEM Award is presented to those in our community the Chamber Membership feels is Going the Extra Mile. This can be at place of employment, school, volunteer events and more.

Members of the Gaylord Area Chamber of Commerce can nominate any community member that is affiliated with the Chamber through membership.
Please list the nominated business or individual and the reason for nomination.

6.Additional Comments (Required.)

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