Chamber Seeking Nominations for Community Awards

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 18, 2011

CHAMBER SEEKING NOMINATIONS FOR COMMUNITY AWARDS
Ceremony in Partnership with Schools, Town, and Republic

GILBERT – The Gilbert Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations of outstanding businesses and community leaders for recognition at this year’s 16th annual Gilbert Community Excellence Awards, a dinner and award ceremony to be held on Wednesday, November 2nd.

Sponsored by APS, the Gilbert Community Excellence Awards is a collaborative event in partnership with Gilbert Public Schools, Higley Unified School District, Chandler-Gilbert Community College, the Town of Gilbert, The Gilbert Republic, and the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce.

Nominations will be accepted through August 12th for the following categories:
Municipal Awards:
Municipal Volunteer, Outstanding Neighborhood, and Public Service
Chandler-Gilbert Community College Awards:
Educator, and Employee
Community Awards:
Beautification, Gilbert Young Hero, and Geneva Clay Community Volunteer
Chamber Business Awards:
Spirit of Gilbert Business Award, Spirit of Gilbert Business Leader Award, and
Leon Uhlhorn Chairman’s Award

Nominations will be accepted through August 26th for the following categories:
Gilbert Public Schools Education Awards:
Educator, Support Staff, and Volunteer
Higley Unified School District Education Awards:
Educator, Support Staff, and Volunteer

To submit a nomination, download and complete the nomination form found on the Chamber’s website. For more information, contact Marty at (480) 926-6003.

The Gilbert Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit, membership-based organization with more than 535 members ranging from home-based businesses to large corporations and representing more than 51, 700 employees. The Chamber proactively serves as a business advocate to strengthen the business climate in Gilbert. To learn more about or join the Chamber, please contact (480) 892-0056 or visit www.gilbertaz.com.

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