Annual Gala Award Nominations
Annual Gala Award nominees must have both active membership and significant involvement with the Ogden-Weber Chamber of Commerce. The selected recipients will be invited to celebrate at the Annual Gala on March 26, 2025, where they will be recognized for their achievements in 2024.
All finalists will receive individual and/or brand recognition and visibility on the Chamber website. Read our 2025 Annual Gala Award descriptions below. Multiple nomination submissions are encouraged. You can also nominate yourself!
CHAIRPERSON OF THE YEAR
Chairperson of the Year nominees must be actively engaged with the Chamber and should be individuals with a passion for helping the Chamber succeed. They exceed expectations in regard to building committee membership and achieving committee objectives.
LARGE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
Large Business of the Year nominees must be businesses with more than 100 employees and actively engaged with the Chamber.
Nominees should be organizations that are recognized leaders within the community and its industry. They are a positive and moving force in building business and community prosperity in Weber County.
NONPROFIT OF THE YEAR
Nonprofit of the Year nominees must be nonprofit organizations actively engaged with the Chamber.
Nominees should demonstrate innovative approaches to charitable efforts and provide exceptional services/resources in Weber County.
SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
Small Business of the Year nominees must be businesses with fewer than 100 employees and actively engaged with the Chamber.
Nominees should demonstrate innovative approaches to small business and provide exceptional products and/or services. The nominee must also have been in business for three or more years.
START-UP OF THE YEAR
Start-Up of the Year nominees must be actively engaged with the Chamber.
Nominees should demonstrate innovative approaches to entrepreneurship and provide exceptional products and/or services. The nominee must also have been in business for less than three years. The nominee cannot belong to a franchise.
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
Volunteer of the Year nominees must be actively engaged with the Chamber and should be individuals with passion for community service. They are making positive contributions of time, talent, or resources within the community. These individuals give much of themselves and are dedicated to improving the lives of others.
WALL OF FAME
Wall of Fame nominees will have made an “extra effort” through the contribution of time, talent, and financial support in professional and personal endeavors to enhance quality of life in Weber County.
The Wall of Fame is a forum to honor those who have given back to the local community, versus honoring those who have brought acclaim to the area through contribution to the arts, medicine, politics, etc. It is not necessary to honor the recipient’s spouse unless the spouse has also participated in making significant contributions.
YOUNG PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR
Young Professional of the Year nominees are under 30 years of age and must be actively engaged with the Chamber and should be passionately starting their professional career while engaging with the community.
