
The Elite Business Awards
2024 Stow-Munroe Falls Chamber of Commerce
The premier awards gala for business and community in Stow and Munroe Falls to celebrate those individuals and businesses who represent the very best of Stow and Munroe Falls. This event is also to benefit the Stow-Munroe Falls Chamber of Commerce Presidents Club Scholarship Fund. The Presidents Club Scholarship Program has been able to award deserving graduating seniors of Chamber Member businesses close to $40K in scholarships since it’s inception in 1968.
AWARD CATEGORIES AND CRITERIA
- Businesses can self-nominate or be nominated by someone else.
- Businesses do not need to be a member of the Stow-Munroe Falls
Chamber of Commerce to be nominated, unless otherwise designated.
- Businesses must be located within Stow or Munroe Falls or be a member of the Stow-Munroe Falls Chamber of Commerce to be eligible.
- Nominations due NO LATER THAN MARCH 29, 2024 AT 5PM
Business of the Year
This award is for a business or businesses) who not only exemplify excellence in business, but show leadership, creativity and community support or service in Stow or Munroe Falls by making it a better place to live, work or play as nominated by their peers.
Legacy and Leadership Award
This award is to recognize a Community Leader who has gone above and beyond to create a significant and impactful Chamber program or other community initiative which creates a legacy to positively affect our businesses and community.
Emerging Leader (under 45).
Nominee must be an Emerging Leader within the community under 45 years of age who has already made significant contributions to the community of Stow and Munroe Falls and/or the Chamber and has demonstrated the potential for leadership and continuing service to help to move our communities forward.
GoLocal Business of the Year
The Nominee must be a B2C local, independently owned small business within the community who has demonstrated consistent, significant growth, leadership, and community support in Stow and/or Munroe Falls.
Good Neighbor Award
The nominees) must be a local business or businesses who support or have supported the SMFCS district or individual school within the district in some way which made a significant impact to the district or school.
Mayor's Award Stow and Munroe Falls
The nominees) can be a person, business or local organization who goes above and beyond to assist and support the Community with their time, talent or treasure or has made a significant economic development contribution to Stow or Munroe Falls.
Event Sponsors
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Date and Time
VIP Reception begins at 5:15pm
Dinner begins at 6:15pm
Program begins at 7:00pm
Wednesday May 15, 2024
5:15 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
LOCATION
Kent State University Hotel and Convention Center
215 S. Depeyster Street in Kent
On Street Parking is FREE after 5pm including the Davey Tree Lot across the street from the hotel.
SPONSORSHIPS ARE NOW AVAILABLE!
The Premier Awards Gala for Business and Community in Stow and Munroe Falls