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2026 Annual Awards Banquet - Finalists


Saturday, October 24
6 PM - 10 PM
Oak Harbor Elks Lodge | 155 NE Ernst St.
1.Quality Award:
This award is for the business that produces, sells, or provides the highest quality product. When you think of quality, this is the first business that comes to mind.(Required.)
2.Member of the Year:
This member of the Chamber is a mentor, a supporter, and is involved on a regular basis. This member is someone you can call on a whim, pitch an idea, and put it into motion. This member is the voice in public settings that promotes the positive influences of the Chamber.(Required.)
3.Employer of the Year:
This business recognizes its employees as the most valuable asset. This employer goes the extra mile to meet its employees’ needs and offers a fun, motivational and inspirational work environment.(Required.)
4.Small Business of the Year:
Small Business of the Year is given to one of the Chamber's Business of the Month recipients for 2025. Each of our nominees in this category you have already recognized for their contribution to our business community. This award honors the small business that is an overall top-quality organization. It fosters a top-notch working environment and provides outstanding customer service.(Required.)
5.Large Business of the Year:
Large Business of the Year is given to one of the Chamber's Business of the Month recipients for 2025. Each of our nominees in this category you have already recognized for their contribution to our business community. This award honors the large business that is an overall top-quality organization. It fosters a top-notch working environment and provides outstanding customer service.(Required.)
6.New Business Award:
Starting a new business is never easy, but this business had the courage to take that bold step and make a lasting impact on our community. The "New Business" Award recognizes an outstanding company that has made a remarkable entrance into the marketplace. This award honors businesses that have been operating for less than two years and, during that time, have demonstrated exceptional innovation, strong growth, and a commitment to excellence in their industry.(Required.)
7.Community Service Club or Organization Award:
The Community Service Award honors one club, organization, non-profit, or religious group for outstanding contributions to the community during 2025. Please nominate three clubs or organizations for consideration.(Required.)
8.Non-Profit Organization Award:
This award is for the nonprofit organization that has set the standard for professionalism, integrity, and service to our community in 2025.(Required.)
9.Customer Service Award:
This business goes the extra mile to take care of its customers. The experience is just as valuable as the task at hand and they show this with every single customer interaction. In essence, this is the business all of us aspire to be. This business sets the standard for customer service.(Required.)
10.Oak Harbor Business Hall of Fame Award:
The Oak Harbor Business Hall of Fame pays tribute to a company and a Business leader (employed, retired or deceased) who have made exceptional contributions to business and industry in Oak Harbor. The aim of the Business Hall of Fame is to recognize Oak Harbor champions of free enterprise and entrepreneurship through the Greater Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce.(Required.)