2025 Chamber Annual Award Nominations

 Nomination Deadline Extended - January 28, 2026

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2024 Business of the Year- Hardcastle Home Services

Business of the Year


Business of the Year must be a Chamber Member in Good Standing and limited to a for-profit business.  Offer innovative services and/or products; contribute to job creation or retention; achieve revenue growth; resilience through innovation during crisis; outstanding customer service and support and contribute to the local community!

Non Profit of the Year


Chamber Member in Good Standing with a 501 (c) 3 status for a minimum of 5 years.  Highlight stability; demonstrate strong, transparent and accountable financial management; innovative use of technology; track record to meet the needs of the area; and how have you accomplished your mission!

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2024 Non Profit - UCHealth Pikes Peak Regional Hospital

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2024 Employee of the Year - Kaitlyn Ragsdale

Employee of the Year


Must be employed by a Chamber Member at least for 2 years.  Self motivator; Initiative taken without instruction; Exemplary Customer Service; Dependable; Organized; Goal Oriented and Outstanding Work Ethic!

Volunteer of the Year


At least 5 years of Volunteer experience.  Gives of time/talent without regard to recognition; Dependable; Loyalty and Dedication; Self Starter; Significant Hours donated; No payment received for work; and how do they go the extra mile!

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2024 Volunteer - Rusty Merrill

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This prestigious award is presented by the Chamber of Commerce to an individual who has made a positive and lasting impact on our region over a period of years.


It can be likened to a "Citizen of the Year/Decade/or More" award.


The Greater Woodland Park/Teller County nominee should be a person of high integrity, great ethical standards, distinguished leadership qualities and actively involved with the community. Many times this person is behind the scenes bringing a project to life or creating great things without being in the public eye. He or she should be a model for others to emulate.