2026 Annual Award Nominations

The Chamber Collaborative is seeking nominations for the 2026 Annual Awards that recognize outstanding local member businesses and individuals.

You are invited to submit nominations in one or more categories (by resubmitting) for any company or individual you would like to put forward. Self-nominations are accepted.

Please note that nominees must be members of the Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth.

Awards will be presented at our Annual Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, December 2, 2026, at the Envio. Tickets are available from the Chamber's website.

Small But Mighty Business of the Year - Presented to a Chamber member business with less than 50 employees that is excelling in their field or in their local community engagement.

Large Business of the Year - Presented to a Chamber member business with 50 employees or more that is excelling in their field or in their local community engagement.

Collaborator of the Year - This award recognizes an individual within the Chamber membership that thrives on bringing people together and forging partnerships.

Non-Profit of the Year - Recognizing an organization within the Chamber membership that has achieved exceptional success in its mission this year.

Volunteer of the Year - Recognizing a member of the Chamber community that gives of their time and talents to support the work and mission of the Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth.

Please note, organized groups of individuals who are collaborating to support a member for an award should submit a group nomination signed by everyone involved rather than many, many individual nominations.
1.What award are you making a nomination for?(Required.)
2.Who is making the nomination?(Required.)
3.Who are you nominating?(Required.)
4.Why do you think this person or company should be recognized with this award?

Please answer with a brief but complete paragraph which speaks to how the nominee meets the criteria outlined above.
(Required.)