Recognition Awards

Outstanding Citizen(s) of the Year Award

Each year the Chamber honors a citizen or citizens that have consistently evidenced civic leadership through volunteerism and service to their community. The Outstanding Citizen Award is among the Chamber’s most prestigious community recognition awards and is presented at the Chamber’s Annual Dinner.

Annual Dinner Invitation and Reservation Form

2009 Citizen of the Year

2008 Citizen of the Year

Past Recipients

Volunteer of the YearVolunteer of the Year

Each year the Chamber staff select the volunteer of the year, the person that has assisted with Chamber events or activities throughout the prior year, advancing the mission of the Chamber.  The award is a surprise until the Annual Dinner.

Volunteer of the Year Recipients

Business of the Year Award

The Venango Area Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year Committee, made up of board members and past recipients, selects a chamber member business as Business of the Year.

The business must have evidenced two or more significant business achievements, demonstrated commitment to community, and have been in business no less than three years.

Criteria – Business of the Year

2009 Business of Year

2008 Business of the Year

Past Recipients

Visionary Awards

Annually the Chamber recognizes it’s business members that have opened a new business or purchased an existing business, contributing to the business vitality of the Venango Area.  The awards are presented at the Business Tribute Luncheon.

Visionary Award Nomination Form

Woman in Business Award

The Chamber’s newest award presented at the Annual Working Women’s Luncheon celebrates a “Woman in Business” who has made a difference in the lives of others while contributing to the business vitality in our region.

Cindy Urban2009 Woman in Business – Cindy Urban, owner of Klapec Trucking

Lisa Groner

2008 Woman in Business – Lisa Groner, owner of CS Technologies Plus

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