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2026 North Fork Valley Chamber Annual Awards Nominations

Nominations are now open for the 2026 North Fork Valley Chamber Annual Awards, which will be presented at our Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony on November 2. Community members are invited to nominate deserving businesses, organizations and individuals in seven award categories. Nominations close Sunday, October 11. 
Help us celebrate the businesses, organizations and people who make the North Fork Valley a great place to live, work and do business.

How Nominations Work

  • Anyone may submit a nomination, you do not need to be a Chamber member to participate.

  • Businesses and organizations nominated for an award must be current members of the North Fork Valley Chamber of Commerce.

  • For businesses and organizations, current Chamber membership is required. Individual nominees do not need to be Chamber members.

  • You may nominate in as many categories as you'd like; please submit a separate nomination for each nominee and award category.

  • The number of nominations received does not determine the winner, so there is no need to submit the same nominee multiple times.

  • Tell us why you think your nominee deserves recognition!

2026 Award Categories

  • Business of the Year
    Recognizes a Chamber member business that demonstrates excellence in its operations, customer service, leadership and contributions to the North Fork Valley. Eligible businesses must have been operating for at least two years.
     

  • Non-profit of the Year
    Recognizes a Chamber member nonprofit organization making a meaningful difference in the North Fork Valley through its mission, programs, services, partnerships or community involvement.
     

  • New Business of the Year
    Recognizes a Chamber member business operating for less than two years that has made a strong start and positive impact through entrepreneurship, creativity, customer service, growth or community involvement.
     

  • Agricultural Excellence Award
    Recognizes a Chamber member farm, ranch, producer, agricultural business or organization demonstrating excellence and making a meaningful contribution to agriculture in the North Fork Valley. This may include stewardship, innovation, quality, resilience, agricultural heritage, education or contributions to our agricultural economy.
     

  • Hospitality & Tourism Excellence Award
    Recognizes a Chamber member business or organization providing an outstanding experience for residents and visitors while helping showcase the North Fork Valley as a destination. This may include lodging, restaurants, wineries, attractions, recreation, events, agritourism and visitor experiences.
     

  • Community Leader of the Year
    Recognizes an individual whose leadership, service, collaboration and commitment have made a meaningful positive impact on the North Fork Valley through business, nonprofit work, volunteer service, civic involvement or other contributions to the community.
     

  • North Fork Legacy Award
    Recognizes a business, organization or individual with 20 or more years of service to the North Fork Valley whose lasting contributions have helped shape, strengthen or enrich our community.

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