2026 STARS - Community Support Award Nomination (Formerly known as the Charitable Organization of the Year Award) Survey

The Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the STARS of the Valley event.

AWARD Overview

The Community Support Award is awarded to a non-profit organization that has demonstrated strong support and exceptional commitment to making a positive impact in the Greater Wyoming Valley community or beyond through charitable work. ***Please note this award will be replacing the original Charitable Organization of the Year Award, which was traditionally given out at the Chamber’s Annual Dinner in November. ***

General Award Eligibility

Nominees must be from the Greater Wyoming Valley Area.
Organization must be a 501(c)3.

Selection Criteria

Each answer should consist of 2-4 paragraphs for consideration.

It is the nominator’s responsibility to secure additional letters of support. Please email any additional letters of support to events@wyomingvalleychamber.org. Submissions should be typed and answered fully.

Nominations will close on May 3rd at 11:59 PM!

1.Information of the Nominee.(Required.)

Name of the Organization Being Nominated

Company Name

Address of the Nominee

Address 2

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Email Address of Nomination Contact

Phone Number of the Nomination Contact

2.Information of the Nominator.(Required.)

First and Last Name of the Nominator

Company Name of the Nominator

Address of the Nominator

Address 2

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Email Address of the Nominator

Phone Number of the Nominator

3.Description of the mission and goals of the organization.

Describe the mission of the organization and how they accomplish it.

(Required.)

4.How does the organization's programs and services contribute to the Greater Wyoming Valley?

Share examples of partnerships, efforts, or initiatives that have positively influenced the community.

(Required.)

5.How has the organization gone above their mission to create meaningful, lasting change in the community?

Describe any approaches, long-term contributions, or unique efforts they have led and the success in their outcome.

(Required.)

6.What sets this organization apart and distinguishes them as the Community Support Leader in the Greater Wyoming Valley?

Share any values or actions.

(Required.)

7.Please list and detail any membership, involvement, partnership, or collaboration the organization has with the Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce?(Required.)

Current Progress,

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