34th Annual Community Awards Dinner Gala

Join us as we honor individuals and organizations who have made a significant impact on the quality of life in the Gates and Chili Communities.  
Our 2019 Winners:
Beautification Awards – Town of Gates & Town of Chili (one each)
Recognizes an individual or organization for new construction or restoration of existing facilities to enhance the area.
2019 Winners:   Chili - Cornerstone Urgent Care Center 
                   Gates – Gates Chili Federal Credit Union

Joseph Entress Memorial Award – Economic Development
Recognizes an individual or organization for on-going improvement encouraging continued economic development in the area.
2019 Winner:  Taylor Heating & Air Conditioning
 
Innovative Business Award
Acknowledges 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.
2019 Winner:  Servpro of Northwest and Southwest Monroe County
 
Culture and Arts Award
Recognizes 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.
2019 Winner:  Chili Lions Club
 
Outstanding Citizen
Recognizes an individual located in or servicing the Gates and Chili area, who has contributed to the betterment of the community.
2019 Winner:  Robert Jackson (WestSide Express)
 
Youth Leadership Award
Acknowledges a youth group or individual (21 years or under) who lives or works in the Gates and Chili area who has provided leadership in a business or business association, community service to others and serves as a role model among their peers.
2019 Winners:  Kynesha Milwood, Maya Blackwell and Zionah Campbell
 
Dream Big Award - Small Business of the Year Award
This award embodies the Spirit of Innovation-they often start small but DREAMBIG. We applaud the example they set, and the enormous contribution they make to our area’s economy.
2019 Winner:  Mammoliti Family (Calabresella’s Deli and Studio Expo Salon and Day Spa)
 
Young Professionals Award
Acknowledges 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.
2019 Winner: Dalton Letta
 
Loretta Simmons Women's Leadership Award
Named after the Chamber’s first president, this award honors women in leadership roles throughout the area who contribute to the betterment of the community.
2019 Winner: Mary Sperr