Annual Award Nomination/Application Form 2025

BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

• CURRENT member in good standing of the Paulding Chamber of Commerce • Business must have 50 or more full time employees • DEDICATION to making our community a better place by giving back to our community in some manner • FACTORS of consideration shall be the business’s/organization’s reputation of honesty and integrity in their practices • GROWTH in support of economic development in Paulding County • GIVES generously of themselves and/or staff in time and resources to the Chamber

******************Information to be submitted by Business of the Year applicant:

Please send the following information via email to sgamble@pauldingchamber.org ** Years in business ** number of employees ** how has your business grown and what did you do to facilitate that growth ** share any awards your business of leaders have received ** what programs do you have in place for employee/team education and leadership training ** list any professional or industry organizations or associations you are a member of ** share any civic, charitable, or community programs your business partners with and any specific projects you have been a part of

CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

• Current or Past resident of Paulding County. • Participates widely in community, business, or civic activities. • Inspires fellow citizens to contribute to the positive image of the community. • Makes an outstanding contribution to the community **Current elected officials or those with active election campaigns are not eligible for Citizen of the Year

*******************Information to be submitted by Citizen of the Year applicant:

Please send the following information via email to sgamble@pauldingchamber.org ** share any awards or honors you have received ** list any professional or industry organizations or associations you are a member of ** share any civic, charitable, or community programs you partner with and any specific projects you have been a part of ** list any positions currently held with community organizations ** why do you love Paulding?

COMMUNITY PARTNER OF THE YEAR

• CURRENT member in good standing of the Paulding Chamber of Commerce • INVOLVEMENT in supporting critical community issues • ENHANCING the overall economy of Paulding County through their profitable operations • EXEMPLIFYING innovative leadership with their employees and clients • EXHIBITING outstanding customer service • GIVES generously of themselves and/or staff in time and resources to the Chamber

******************Information to be submitted by Community Partner of the Year applicant:

Please send the following information via email to sgamble@pauldingchamber.org ** Years in business ** number of employees ** how has your business grown and what did you do to facilitate that growth ** share any awards your business of leaders have received ** what programs do you have in place for employee/team education and leadership training ** list any professional or industry organizations or associations you are a member of ** share any civic, charitable, or community programs your business partners with and any specific projects you have been a part of ** Share the ways your business and leaders identify and support community needs

Nonprofit of the Year

• CURRENT member in good standing of the Paulding Chamber of Commerce • RECOGNIZED as a 501(C)-organization serving the Paulding County community • INVOLVEMENT in supporting critical community issues while adhering to the not-for-profits mission • DEMONSTRATES effective fundraising and resource development

******************Information to be submitted by Non-Profit of the Year applicant:

Please send the following information via email to sgamble@pauldingchamber.org ** Years in business ** number of employees ** how has your business grown and what did you do to facilitate that growth ** share any awards your business of leaders have received ** what programs do you have in place for employee/team education and leadership training ** list any professional or industry organizations or associations you are a member of ** share any civic, charitable, or community programs your business partners with and any specific projects you have been a part of ** Share the ways your business and leaders identify and support community needs

HORIZON AWARD

• CURRENT member in good standing of the Paulding Chamber of Commerce • DEMONSTRATES integrity and leadership among their peers and in the Paulding community • PROVEN as an ideal mentor in preparing the leaders of tomorrow • ACTIVELY exemplifies a commitment to the future improvement of the community

*******************Information to be submitted by Horizon Award applicant:

Please send the following information via email to sgamble@pauldingchamber.org ** share any awards or honors you have received ** list any professional or industry organizations or associations you are a member of ** share any civic, charitable, or community programs you partner with and any specific projects you have been a part of ** list any positions currently held with community organizations ** why do you love Paulding?

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Business of the Year Citizen of the Year Community Partner of the Year Nonprofit of the Year Horizon Award

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Nomination or Application Information

Businesses and organizations must have been a Paulding Chamber member in good standing for at least one year with the exception of Citizen of the Year. **Current elected officials or those with active election campaigns are not eligible for Citizen of the Year

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This business/individual is being nominated for the following reasons:

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Nominator Information

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Thank you for submitting this nomination!