2024 Excellence in Service Awards

Description

A strong community doesn’t just happen. Individuals and businesses who invest in meaningful connections with a focus on service make where we live a better place. The Pequot Lakes Chamber is hosting the Excellence in Service Awards, a banquet and awards presentation, that will be held on January 11, 2024, at the Pequot Lakes American Legion.

Sponsorship Opportunities // 2 Available

Deadline to Sponsor is October 6, 2023.

- Social Hour/Musician Sponsor: SOLD 
- School Staff of the Year Award Sponsor: Limited to 1 - $800
- Citizen of the Year Award Sponsor: SOLD
- Volunteer of the Year Award Sponsor: SOLD
- Employee of the Year Award Sponsor: SOLD
- Business of the Year Award Sponsor: Limited to 1 - $800

Sponsorship Benefits

+ Reserved Table and Dinner for Six Guests ($300 value)

+ Chamber Marketing Package: ($950 value)

• 6 months of banner advertising on www.Pequotlakes.com ($140 value)
• 6 months of advertising on our Explore Brainerd Lakes Digital Display ($450 value)
• 2 Best Swell Ads ($160 value)
• 2 Tourism Newsletter ads ($200 value)

+ Event Recognition: Business logo and name included with event marketing and displayed at event

+ Social Media Recognition: Business highlighted and thanked in social media posts

Deadline to Sponsor is October 6, 2023.

Nominate // Nominations are OPEN

Deadline to Nominate Yourself, an Individual and/or Business is October 6, 2023 at 5pm.

Help us highlight those individuals and businesses who have gone above and beyond in their service to our community. Recipients will receive recognition at the Excellence in Service Award event. The following award categories include:

The nominee of the Pequot Lakes School Staff of the Year Award is someone who radiates positivity and promotes Patriot Pride. The nominee also helps make Pequot Lakes school district a successful place for students, other staff, and the community through acts of service. Nominees must be employed by the Pequot Lakes School District.

2023 Award Recipient: Nancy Ryan

We want to honor and recognize a community member whose contributions help make living in our community a better place. This individual goes above and beyond in community pride and service. Nominees must be a full-time resident and live in the 56472 zip code.

2023 Award Recipient: Tyler Gardner

The success of any community is built on the efforts of those who are dedicated to serving through volunteerism. This award will recognize an individual who has given their time and skills unselfishly, and in turn, has a positive effect on our community. Nominees must serve in a volunteer role and cannot have been a past winner. Nominee must serve in a volunteer role within the 56472 zip code and cannot have been a past winner.  They do not have to reside within the 56472 zip code.

2023 Award Recipient: Jenni Gonczy

Employees are the heart of every business. This award will recognize an employee who exemplifies service and professionalism. The nominee is someone who is knowledgeable, a role model for other employees, and is a champion of the community. Nominees must work at a Pequot Lakes Chamber member business within the 56472 zip code.

2023 Award Recipient: Shari Monahan

Strong communities have strong businesses. We want to recognize a business that has helped grow our community through job creation and facility expansions. The business that receives this award thinks about buying products and services locally, where possible. The business nominated fosters an excellent working relationship with its employees and leads by example in participating in community events and activities. Nominees must be a Pequot Lakes Chamber member and be located in the 56472 zip code.

2023 Award Recipient: Lonesome Cottage Furniture Company

Deadline to Nominate an Individual and/or Business is October 6, 2023 at 5pm.

Judging Process

 While the Pequot Lakes Chamber of Commerce hosts the Service In Excellence Awards, they do not partake in the judging process. The judges, or selection committee, are made up of individuals who review the nominees and submissions to determine the final awardees. One individual will be selected for each category, totaling 5 awardees.

Attend

Join us in celebrating these community members who have gone above and beyond in their service. This event will recognize five award winners for their contributions to our community. Award recipients will be announced prior to the event. The evening will be full of camaraderie, and you’ll leave feeling inspired and full of community spirit! Business Casual Attire. Music performed by Bruce Archer from 5PM-7PM.  Limited seating, so don't wait to reserve your table today!

• Individual Seat ($50) - Deadline to Register to Attend is December 22nd
  Receive a reserved seat and dinner for 1 (meal options - Prime Rib Dinner, Honey Pecan Chicken Dinner, or Fettuccine Alfredo)