Rising Sun, Indiana, November 22, 2005 — The Rising Sun - Ohio County Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations until December 16, 2005 for its inaugural Chamber Community Awards. The awards include the Business Person of the Year, Educator of the Year and the Citizen of the Year.
The Citizen of the Year award is to identify, honor and reinforce the activities of exceptional caring citizens whose service or performance positively contributes to the quality of life in Rising Sun and/or Ohio County, Indiana. This award will honor an individual whose impact through the years is recognized and regarded with pride throughout the community as a role model.
Educator of the Year recognizes an individual who has made significant personal and professional contributions to the overall well-being of Ohio County Youth as a leader, educator or mentor. This person has established high academic and personal standards among students and has developed strategies that help ensure students' success - both personally and in the workforce. They encourage students to strive for excellence and identify projects that enhance their self- esteem, while promoting community service.
Business Person of the Year recognizes the significant contributions of an individual to the economic vitality of the Rising Sun and Ohio County community. This person serves as a role model for other businesses, shares resources, provide counsel to others, and has an established reputation for being ethical They are innovative, creative and professional. The requirement that they be must be a Rising Sun - Ohio County Chamber of Commerce member has been waived for 2005. Must own or have played a management role in their local business for no less than four years.
To receive a nomination form, contact Chamber President, Lane Siekman at (812) 438-4072 or visit www.risingsunchamber.com. All nominations must be received by December 16, The recipients will be honored at the Chamber Annual Dinner; highlighted in the Chamber Newsletter; and on the Chamber website. In addition, the Citizen of the year will have an opportunity to serve as the Grand Marshall in the 2006 Navy Bean Festival Parade.
The Rising Sun - Ohio County Chamber of Commerce represents Ohio County's diverse, dynamic business community. The Rising Sun - Ohio County Chamber is a member-supported business organization working to maintain a healthy economy by bringing business and industry to the area, helping established firms grow and building the community through outreach and service. For additional information, Contact: Chamber President, Lane Siekman at (812) 438-4072 or info@risingsunchamber.com .
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