Chamber Annual Awards
Emerging Business Award
- Chamber member
- At least one year in business but not more than four
- Demonstrated growth in customers, revenue and number of employees
- Recognized for excellence in their industry
- Innovative and creative product customer service management, staff development or marketing practices
- Imaginative and able to remain competitive
- Involvement in the community
Community Service Award
- Chamber member
- Four years or more in business
- Contributes to community with service to boards, charities, mentoring, scholarships, etc.
- Gives time and energy to Chamber service
- Shows leadership and supports Chamber members
- Exemplary business/community image
Beacon Award (up to 15 employees)
- Chamber member
- At least four year in business
- Recognized for excellence in their industry
- Demonstrated growth in customers, revenue and number of employees
- Innovative and creative product customer service management, staff development or marketing practices
- Involvement in the community
Lighthouse Award (16 or more employees)
- Chamber member
- At least four year in business
- Recognized for excellence in their industry
- Demonstrated growth in customers, revenue and number of employees
- Innovative and creative product customer service management, staff development or marketing practices
- Involvement in the community
Business Awards Nomination Form
Please complete this nomination form to the St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce by December 31,2025. Nominees must be current members in good standing with the St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce. The recipients of these awards will be chosen by the Chamber’s Business Awards Selection Committee. Chamber Members may nominate their own company for consideration by the Awards Selection Committee.
Presentation of the awards will be at the Business Awards Celebration in 2026.
Business Awards Nomination Form Here