CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DIAMOND AWARD AND RAYMOND P. SHAFER AWARD
These diamonds shine brightly in the Meadville and western Crawford County area as well as within their respective industries, according to the Meadville Area Chamber of Commerce.
The Diamond Awards are given annually by the Meadville Area Chamber of Commerce to honor small and large businesses and non-profit groups as well as young, emerging local leaders.
Selection for Business of the Year awards is based on the organization’s success while supporting initiatives and organizations that enhance the quality of life in Meadville and western Crawford County. Businesses in both the large, mid and small categories must be under the same ownership or management for at least three years. The New Member category is for businesses in existence less than three years. Nominees must be a member in good standing of the Meadville Area Chamber of Commerce.
The emerging leader award was established to foster young leadership and retain young people in the community. It is given to an individual under age 40 who is in the first years of his or her career and has demonstrated leadership qualities within business and the community. Nominees must work in the Meadville-Western Crawford County area and work for a Chamber member firm.
The Chamber Community Champion Award is meant to recognize an individual who may be an unsung hero in our community. Working tirelessly behind the scenes, dedicating themselves to the greater good without seeking recognition and enhance the quality of life in the Meadville-Western Crawford County area.
A panel of judges analyzes nominee applications to narrow down a list of finalists in each category before subsequently reviewing and debating the list of nominees and ultimately choosing a winner in each category.
The Raymond P. Shafer Award for Distinguished Community Service is a community award recognizing those who have made a significant contribution to the quality of life in western Crawford County outside of their paid employment. Eligible individuals must live or work in western Crawford County. It is sponsored by the Shafer Law Firm in association with Allegheny College and the Meadville Area Chamber of Commerce.
