2026 Bullhead Area Chamber Installation & Awards Nominations Survey

Please take some time to nominate Bullhead Area Chamber of Commerce members for the following awards.

Timeline for the following:

- Nominations: 08/24/26 - 9/7/26

- Top 5 will go to final voting

- Final Voting: 09/10/26 - 9/19/26

It’s time to celebrate the people and organizations helping shape what’s next for our community!

The Bullhead Area Chamber of Commerce is officially opening nominations for our Installation & Awards Dinner! This year’s theme, Bridging Our Future: Together, We Create What’s Next, celebrates the power of connection and the businesses, leaders, nonprofits, volunteers, and partners who bring people together, create opportunities, inspire progress, and strengthen our community.

As we prepare for a night of leadership, partnerships, and community, we want YOU to help us recognize those making a difference. Who is building bridges? Who is creating opportunities? Who is helping move our community forward?

Now is their time to be recognized. Nominate someone who is helping us create what’s next!

Annual Installation Dinner & Community Awards

Thursday, October 22, 2026
5:30PM - 8:30PM
Bullhead Area Chamber of Commerce Event Center

Ticket information coming soon!

1.Heart of the Valley Small Business Award
(1–10 Employees)

Recognizes an outstanding small business that exemplifies excellence in customer service, leadership, business growth, community involvement, and commitment to making our region a better place to live, work, and do business. This award celebrates businesses that demonstrate the heart and spirit of entrepreneurship while making a meaningful local impact. Please include a few sentences describing why you are nominating this business. (Required.)

2.Heart of the Valley Medium Business Award
(11–20 Employees)

Honors a medium-sized business that has demonstrated sustained success, outstanding service, employee engagement, and a strong commitment to supporting the local community. The recipient exemplifies business excellence while contributing to the economic vitality of our region. Please include a few sentences describing why you are nominating this business.(Required.)

3.Heart of the Valley Large Business Award
(21+ Employees)

Recognizes a large business whose leadership, operational excellence, workforce development, and community involvement have made a significant positive impact. This award celebrates organizations that lead by example through innovation, collaboration, and investment in the community. Please include a few sentences describing why you are nominating this business.

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Presented to a Chamber member business that joined within the past year and has already made a notable impression through innovation, growth, community engagement, or exceptional customer experience. This award recognizes emerging businesses that are building momentum and contributing to the future of our business community. Please include a few sentences describing why you are nominating this business.

5.Customer Service Champion Award

Recognizes a business or organization that consistently delivers exceptional customer service and creates positive experiences for customers, clients, visitors, and the community. This award honors those who go above and beyond to demonstrate professionalism, responsiveness, and a genuine commitment to serving others. Please include a few sentences describing why you are nominating this business and/or person.

6.Tourism Trailblazer Award

Honors a business, nonprofit, or organization that has made an outstanding contribution to promoting tourism and enhancing our community as a destination. Whether through marketing, events, attractions, hospitality, or visitor experiences, the recipient helps showcase the best our region has to offer while encouraging economic growth through tourism. Please include a few sentences describing why you are nominating this business and/or person.

7.Non-Profit of the Year

Recognizes a nonprofit organization that demonstrates exceptional leadership, community impact, and dedication to improving the quality of life in our region. This award celebrates organizations whose programs, partnerships, and volunteer efforts make a lasting difference in the lives of those they serve. Please include a few sentences describing why you are nominating this non-profit.(Required.)

8.Event of the Year

Honors an outstanding event organized by a Chamber member business or organization that brought people together, strengthened community connections, and positively impacted the local economy. The event demonstrates creativity, collaboration, community engagement, and successful execution while enhancing the vibrancy of our region. Please include a few sentences describing why you are nominating this event.(Required.)

9.Chamber Board Member of the Year

Recognizes a current or immediate past Chamber Board Member whose leadership, commitment, and service have significantly advanced the Chamber’s mission. This individual has demonstrated exceptional dedication through active participation, strategic leadership, advocacy, and support of Chamber initiatives. Must have been a past board member 2025-2026 Term or Currently serving on the Chamber Board. Please include a few sentences describing why you are nominating this person.(Required.)

10.Ambassador of the Year
Jan Barrios Award

Named in honor of Jan Barrios, this award recognizes an outstanding Chamber Ambassador who exemplifies the welcoming spirit and mission of the Chamber. The recipient has demonstrated exceptional volunteerism, member engagement, event participation, and enthusiasm while helping build meaningful connections among Chamber members and the community. Please include a few sentences describing why you are nominating this Ambassador.

11.Chamber Partner of the Year

Recognizes a Chamber member business or organization that has demonstrated extraordinary partnership through consistent engagement, volunteerism, sponsorship, advocacy, financial support, or other meaningful contributions to the Chamber’s success. This award honors those who continually go above and beyond to strengthen the Chamber and help build a thriving business community for all. Please include a few sentences describing why you are nominating this partner.(Required.)