Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas seeks nominations for awards

Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas press release

The Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas is seeking nominations for its 2026 Business, Nonprofit, and Citizen of the Year.

The Business of the Year Award lauds a business that has exhibited leadership, business growth and service to the community for a minimum of five consecutive years – and must be a member of the Chamber. This nomination should demonstrate how a business has:

√ Successful business practices

√ Provided excellent customer service

√ Pride in the quality of products and services

√ Supported the community

The Nonprofit of the Year Award recognizes a nonprofit organization that has demonstrated leadership, growth and service to the community for a minimum of five consecutive years, reflecting stability, continuity of mission, and sustained service to the Tonawanda community during 2026, and is a Chamber member. Include how it demonstrated:

√ Sound organizational practices, including ethical and sound organizational practices, responsible governance, and transparent financial stewardship.

√ Community involvement and civic contribution

√ Mission impact and achievement with specific program outcomes that strengthen the Tonawandas community

The Citizen of the Year Award recognizes a citizen of the Tonawandas who has strengthened community identity, pride or cohesion. Include how this citizen:

√ Showed community leadership and civic engagement

√ How their professional or volunteer achievements reflect excellence

√ Provided service to the Tonawandas community

√ Had an enduring impact on community identity, pride or cohesion

The nominations for the Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas Business, Nonprofit, and Citizen of the Year 2026 are due to the Chamber by Friday, Oct. 2. Nominees cannot win if they have won the award in the past five years.

Mail nominations to the Chamber, at 254 Sweeney St., North Tonawanda, NY 14120; or email to director@the-tonawandas.com. In the nomination, include the name, address, email and phone number of the business/organization/citizen, and the nominator's name, phone number and email. Nominations can also be made on the Chamber website, https://the-tonawandas.com/.

These awards will be formally presented at the Chamber’s annual dinner in November.