2016 Business and Volunteer Awards

The Melrose Area Chamber of Commerce annually will honor businesses, employees, community members and volunteers for their significant role in driving the Melrose Area business community and growth. To be considered for an award or to nominate, the organization must be setting the standards for excellence and innovation with their business practices and community involvement.

Winners will be announced at the Melrose Area Annual Meeting in November.

Eligibility Requirements

·  Must be a member in good standing with the Melrose Area Chamber of Commerce or live in Melrose.

·  A representative from the business or organization must be present at the event to win.

A business may self-nominate, or another individual may nominate the business in one of the categories below. The committee reserves the right to move the business/organization/individual into another category during judging.

·  Community Member of the Year: Gives back to the community without expecting anything in return.

·  Employee Volunteer of the Year: Goes above and beyond what is required of them by the employer.

·  Business of the Year: Supporter of the Melrose Chamber and community. Contributes financially above and beyond their dues, help grow the chamber and have several employees who volunteer.

·  Organization of the Year: Local civic or non-profit group that helps strengthen, promote and improve the Melrose area for businesses and residents alike.

Nomination Procedures

·  Complete the nomination form and return to the Chamber Office by October 15, 2016.

·  Forms can be mailed the Melrose Chamber, 223 Main St E,Melrose, MN 56352 or email to .

·  Additional forms can be found on the chamber website www.melrosemn.org

·  Contact Kathie Dziengel with questions: 320-256-7174

Nomination Information and Forms

Nominator Information:

Name:______

Company:______

Address:______

Telephone Number:______

Email:______

AWARDS CATEGORY:
(Please select which category the business you are nominating falls under)

Community Member of the Year

Employee Volunteer of the Year

Business of the Year

Organization of the year

Please read through all the pages and complete the sections fully. The information included on this form will be considered confidential and will only be used by the panel of judges in their decision making process.

Business/Individual/Organization Information:

Name:______

Address:______

Phone:______Email:______

Website:______

How long has the Business/Individual/Organization been in Melrose?______

Number of employees or volunteers:______

Main Contact Name:______

Main Contact Phone:______Email:______

Business/Individual Organization Overview:

Provide a brief description of what your business/individual/organization does its primary activity in Melrose and why they/you should be chosen for an award.

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Thank you for participating in the Melrose Area Chamber Of Commerce annual awards nomination process. If you have any questions about the forms, please do not hesitate to contact the Chamber Director.

Kathie Dziengel

Executive Director

Melrose Area Chamber of Commerce

223 E Main St

Melrose MN 56352

320-256-7174

www.melrosemn.org

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