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40th Annual Gates Chili Chamber of Commerce Community Awards Dinner Gala
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
To honor individuals and organizations who have made a significant impact
on the quality of life in the Gates and Chili Community.
AWARD CATEGORIES
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.Town of Chili: Veterans Memorial at the Chili Community CenterTown of Gates: Quicklee's
Joseph Entress Memorial Award – Economic Development
Recognizes an individual or organization for on-going improvement encouraging continued economic development in the area.Mark Teng owner of Asia Nation, The Footloose Spa, and KBC Rice Noodles & Ramen
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 or product/service.Signature Salon Suites
Culture and Arts Award
Recognizes an individual or organization whose talents or patronage has strengthened the understanding, appreciationand support of art and culture as an integral part of community life.Gates Chili Performing Arts Center
Elisa Martin Outstanding Citizen Award
Recognizes an individual located in or servicing the Gates and Chili area, who has contributed to the betterment of the community.Jeff Baker, Retired Chili Public Library Director.
Dream Big Award - Small Business of the Year Award
This 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’s economy.VICs
Youth Leadership Award
Acknowledges a youth group or individual (21 years or under) who lives or works in the Gates and/or 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.Benjamine Heizmann, Churchville-Chili High School
Young 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.Jacob Hale, Tompkins Community BankLoretta 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.Senator Pamela Helming
Special Recognition AwardGates Public Library 65th Anniversary