 The Pride & Progress Awards are designed to recognize
outstanding achievement and promote positive awareness. The awards
celebrate and acknowledge excellence, innovation, initiative and
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.
All nominations are due by Friday. Awards will be presented
during the chamber's annual dinner on Jan. 26 at the American
Legion.
Awards are being given for:
-
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.
-
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.
-
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 our community.
-
Beautification
Award -- given to a business that enhances, improves and
transforms their corner of the community into a more attractive
place.
-
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.
People can nominate themselves or another chamber business for
any of the Pride & Progress Awards by going to
www.lincolnillinois.com.
The community is invited and encouraged to make nominations
for these awards.
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 Pride & Progress winners from the
annual dinner last year:
-
Business of the
Year -- Graue Inc.
-
New Business of
the Year -- Anytime Fitness
-
Mike Abbott
Volunteer of the Year -- Joe Fitzpatrick
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Beautification
Award -- Lincoln Theater 4
-
Excellence in
Service Award -- NAPA Auto Parts
-
Ambassador of the Year -- Marcia Cook
Visit
www.lincolnillinois.com for a link
to make online
nominations and for a complete chamber
membership listing.
The annual dinner and the Pride & Progress Awards are part of the
chamber's mission to advocate, support and unify local businesses
for the prosperity of Logan County.
[Text from file received from
the Lincoln/Logan County
Chamber of Commerce]
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