Wednesday\, October 21\, 2026
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\n\nTo honor individuals and organizations who have made a significant impact on the quality of life in the Gates and Chili Community.
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\n\n2026 AWARDS
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\n\nBeautification Awards \;&ndash\; \;Town of \;Gates and Town of Chili
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\n\nRecognizes \;an \;individual \;or \;organization \;for \;new construction \;or restoration \;of existing facilities \;to \;enhance \;the \;area.
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\n\nJoseph Entress \;Memorial Award \;&ndash\; \;Economic Development
\n\nRecognizes \;an \;individual \;or \;organization \;for \;ongoing \;improvement encouraging continued \;economic \;development \;in \;the \;area.
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\n\nInnovative \;Business Award
\n\nAcknowledges \;an existing \;or \;recent \;addition to the \;business \;community \;which \;has \;stimulated economic \;growth \;and \;commerce\, \;with regards \;to \;product \;demand \;and \;originality \;of \;the enterprise \;or \;product/service.
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\n\nCulture and Arts Award
\n\nRecognizes an individual or organization whose talents or patronage has strengthened the understanding\, appreciation and support of art and culture as an integral part of community life.
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Elisa Martin Outstanding Citizen \;Award
\n\nRecognizes an individual located in or servicing the Gates and Chili area\, who has contributed to the betterment of the community.
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Dream \;Big Award \;- \;Small Business \;of \;the Year \;Award
\n\nThis \;award \;embodies \;the \;Spirit \;of \;Innovation-they \;often start small \;but DREAM \;BIG. \;We \;applaud \;the example they set\, \;and \;the \;enormous contribution \;they \;make \;to \;our \;area&rsquo\;s economy.
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\n\nYouth \;Leadership \;Award
\n\nAcknowledged a youth group or individual (21 years or under) who lives or works in Gates and/or Chili area who has provided leadership in a business or business association\, community service to others and services as a role model among their peers.
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\nYoung Professionals \;Award
This award honors an emerging leader between the ages of 22 and 36 who demonstrates excellence\, creativity and initiative in their business or profession\, has a proven commitment to service by contributing time and energy to improving the quality of life of others in the community and serves as a role model both personally and professionally.
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\n\nLoretta Simmons Women&rsquo\;s Leadership Award
\n\nNamed after the Chamber&rsquo\;s first president\, this award honors women in leadership roles throughout the area who contribute to the betterment of the community.
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\n LOCATION:Brook-Lea Country Club 891 Pixley Road Rochester\, NY 14624 UID:e.1849.421 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260910T115856Z URL:https://www.gcchamber.com/events/details/41st-annual-community-awards-gala-421 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR