Thanks to the great humor of Dave Costas and the stars that aligned to result in his father’s victory in winning the first ever “Pat Moody Award” from the Cornerstone Chamber of Commerce, your author has been tabbed “The Big Pepperoni” by a few friends and colleagues since that day back in February. I’m not sure if I approach year two of that award with excitement or trepidation. I do know, however, that the win by Silver Beach Pizza, (where Dave operates as General Manager for his father Jay Costas and partner Tony Bertig) was a very worthy competitor and recipient and I’m looking forward to the nomination process which starts up on Monday.
Chris Heugel, Patricia Muellen and the board of directors at the Cornerstone Chamber of Commerce have announced that starting Monday, October 2nd and running through Friday, November 10th, nominations will be accepted for the 2018 Chamber Awards to be presented at the 2018 Business Recognition Event.
The 2018 Chamber Awards include:
- Economic Impact Award
- Small Business of the Year Award
- Customer Service Award
- Green Business of the Year Award
- Ambassador of the Year Award
- The Young Business Leader of the Year Award
- The Pat Moody Award
The Pat Moody Award will be presented to the 2018 winning company or individual by the inaugural winner, Dave Costas, who has become so engaged with the organization that he now sits on the Chamber’s board as one of its newest board members.
Nominations will be accepted online to make it fast and convenient to nominate your favorite businesses at the link below:
http://cornerstonechamber.com/market-your-business/business-recognition-awards-nominee-form
For a complete listing of the 2017 nominees and award recipient’s click this link:
http://www.cornerstonechamber.com/market-your-business/business-recognition-awards
Heugel and company tell us, “Last year proved to be a large success for the Chamber new awards format as the Chamber of Commerce received over 60 nominations in 2016. Awards are focused on being meaningful and relevant to the Cornerstone Chamber and the community.”
Nominations can be submitted from anyone however those companies and individuals being nominated must be members in good standing with the Cornerstone Chamber of Commerce in order to be eligible for recognition, and no self-nominations will be accepted.
The eventual winners will be revealed and celebrated when Cornerstone Chamber of Commerce and Cornerstone Alliance jointly host The Business Recognition Breakfast at the Grand Upton Hall located in the Lake Michigan College Mendel Center on Thursday, February 15th 2018 from 7:30am to 9:00am.
