Nominations Sought for 2017 Duneland Chamber Community Awards

By: Duneland Chamber of Commerce Last Updated: May 30, 2017

The Duneland Chamber of Commerce is currently seeking community nominations for seven awards given during the State of the Chamber Awards Luncheon, to be held on Wednesday, July 19. Nomination forms are available on the Chamber website www.dunelandchamber.org or can be emailed to you upon request. All nominations are due by Wednesday, July 5, 2017.

Ashley’s Jewelry Duneland Distinguished Woman Award honors a resident of the Duneland community who demonstrates a spirit of humanitarianism, provides valuable service to her business or profession and exhibits initiative and creativity while assisting other women in reaching their full leadership potential.
Putting Duneland on the Map Award honors an individual or organization whose achievements have brought state and/or national recognition to the Duneland area.
Business Renovation Award honors a business owner who has made a significant improvement to his or her businesses.
Construction Award honors those business entrepreneurs who have made a significant investment in new construction in the Duneland community.
Humanitarian of the Year Award honors an individual or organization that actively promotes and/or provides humanitarian services to the Duneland community.
Volunteer of the Year Award honors an individual who has actively dedicated his or her time for service of the Duneland Chamber and community.
Golden Achievement Award honors outstanding seniors who are at least sixty years of age, residents of the Duneland community, and have demonstrated a substantial commitment to the Duneland community by providing significant service and leadership to church, business, civic or service organizations, community involvement, and development.

All nominations will be reviewed by the Chamber’s Nominating Committee, except for the Duneland Distinguished Woman Award, which will be reviewed by former recipients. All forms must be submitted to the Chamber office by Wednesday, July 5, 2017. Awards will be presented at the State of the Chamber luncheon. All nominees must reside in the Chamber service area of Beverly Shores, Burns Harbor, Chesterton, Dune Acres, Porter and Westchester, Liberty and Jackson Townships. For more information, please call the Chamber at (219) 926-5513.

The Duneland Chamber of Commerce is a catalyst organization committed to ensuring that its member communities are vibrant places to live, work and play. Through service to the towns of Beverly Shores, Burns Harbor, Chesterton, Dune Acres and Porter, the Chamber provides a unified voice for robust community-building events, meaningful educational programming and smart economic development in the Duneland area. For more information, please visit www.dunelandchamber.org.