The Chamber's Awards Gala is the highest-profile
Nonprofit of the Year celebrates an organization
The community is welcome to attend although
business affair in Mason County and will be held
who strongly impacts Mason County through
priority seating is given to award finalists and
on Friday, January 12 at the Skookum Creek Event
service, volunteerism, and donations; Humane
Chamber members. The cost is $200+ per person
Center at Little Creek Casino Resort. The fête
Society of Mason County, Sound Learning, and
and includes a four course meal, paired with
honors individuals and businesses for their
Turning Pointe Survivor Advocacy Center are
wines. An early bird rate is available to Chamber
contributions to the Chamber and Mason County
finalists for that category.
members who pay on or before December 31,
and the semi-formal event includes an elaborate
2023. Discounted rooms are also available to
dinner, installation of the board of trustees, and
“Mason County brims with innovative
the announcement of the award winners.
entrepreneurs, compassionate individuals, and
event guests.
collaborative efforts,” says Chamber CEO Deidre
Tickets are on sale now for the January 12 Awards
For decades, the Chamber has recognized
Peterson. “We are fortunate to celebrate the
Gala. Reservations may be made online at
deserving businesses, individuals, and
extraordinary businesses and people who are
masonchamber.com/gala.
organizations through its annual awards program.
making our community better.”
Every year showcases the best of Mason County and this year is no exception.
Nominations were solicited from the community at large and, as always, ballots will be sent to all
There are five categories which will be voted upon: members in good standing; each Chamber Business of the Year honors the business that
member receives one vote per category. The
made the most significant contribution benefiting
majority vote determines the award winners who
the Mason County community over the past year.
will be announced at the event.
This year's finalists are Steph’s Espresso, Verle’s, and WashingTone’s Junk Removal. Rookie of the
Two other awards will also be announced at the
Year nods to a new business and will recognize
event: President’s Choice Award and Volunteer of
finalists Adventure RV Repairs, Angler Insurance,
the Year.
and Wilde Irish Pub. Boss of Year recognizes an individual who empowers their employees and is an example of leadership and management excellence; this year's finalists are Dr. Steven Bowers of Bowers Dental Group, Jennifer Duncan of Peninsula Credit Union, and Amber Trail of Our Community Credit Union. Citizen of the Year credits an individual who has made outstanding contributions to enhance the business community and the community at large; this year's finalists are Amber Anderson, Amy Cooper, and Eileen Bailey.
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