The Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce is asking the public to begin nominating their favorite businesses and business owners for annual awards. Nominations are due on March 8, and final award winners will be announced at the chamber’s annual meeting dinner and awards ceremony on May 4.
Nomination sheets and online nomination forms for select awards can be found at bgchamber.net/applications/.
The Athena and Zeus Award programs celebrate the potential of all women as valued members and leaders of the community and recognizes those who support them. The Athena award is awarded to women who have devoted their own time and energy to give back to their community, and initiate paths so that others may follow. The Zeus award is annually awarded to is someone who continually gives back to the larger community of women by providing and/or supporting leadership development opportunities and initiatives.
The Outstanding Citizen of the Year Award recognizes two citizens (one male, one female) that focus their work to the Bowling Green area and have demonstrated an active leadership role for the community through involvement in business, civic, social and/or service organizations. Candidates must live and/or work in the Bowling Green area and must demonstrate active leadership which serves and improves their community.
The I Love BG Award honors individuals or organizations for their efforts in increasing the visibility and promotion of the City as well as improving the quality of life for Bowling Green residents.
The Outstanding Customer Service Award honors the local business that provides exceptional customer service to all of their patrons.
The Small Business of the Year Award honors chamber investors that demonstrate achievement in management and workplace excellence, product innovation, and community and social responsibility. Both of these awards have online submissions open at bgchamber.net/applications/.
For the Athena, Zeus, Outstanding Citizen of the Year, and I Love BG awards, nomination forms must be printed off from bgchamber.net/applications/ and submitted to the chamber office located at 217 S. Church St. in Bowling Green. Nominations for all awards are due March 8.
