The Pride & Progress Awards are designed to recognize outstanding
achievement and promote positive awareness. The awards celebrate and
acknowledge excellence, innovation, initiative, community
involvement and are a thank-you to those who go the extra mile to
make Logan County a great place to live, work and play.
Awards will be presented during the chamber annual dinner on Jan.
26 at the American Legion. All nominations are due by Jan. 7.
Awards are being given for:
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Business of the
Year, given to a business that contributes to the community,
shows innovation and actively participates in events and
projects within the community.
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New Business of
the Year, given to a business that has opened in the last 12
months and brings something new to the community, complementing
and contributing to the growth of Logan County.
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Mike Abbott
Volunteer of the Year, given to a person who is involved,
committed and goes the extra mile, is dedicated and selfless for
the betterment of the community.
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Beautification
Award, given to a business that enhances, improves and
transforms their corner of the community into a more attractive
place.
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Excellence in Service, given to a
business that demonstrates a commitment to the community, its
customers and its employees, giving 100 percent always.
To be eligible to receive one of the above awards, businesses or
individuals must be members of the Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of
Commerce in good standing.
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You can nominate yourself or another chamber business for any of
the Pride & Progress Awards. Visit
www.lincolnillinois.com
for a link to make your
online nominations
and a complete chamber
membership listing. The community is invited and encouraged to
make nominations for these awards.
Pride & Progress winners from annual
dinner this year were:
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Business of the
Year -- Graue Inc.
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New Business of the
Year -- Anytime Fitness.
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Mike Abbott
Volunteer of the Year -- Joe Fitzpatrick.
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Beautification
Award -- Lincoln Theater 4.
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Excellence in
Service Award -- NAPA Auto Parts.
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Ambassador of the Year, Marcia Cook.
The chamber's annual dinner and the Pride & Progress Awards are
part of the chamber's mission to advocate, support and unify local
businesses of the prosperity of Logan County.
[Text from file received from
the Lincoln/Logan County
Chamber of Commerce]
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