Chamber Awards

Each year at the Annual Dinner Gala, the Union County Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development gives awards to businesses and people in our community. We will honor award winners on Saturday, February 3, 2024, during the Gala.

We are accepting nominations for award winners. Do you know someone worthy of nomination?  Feel free to submit your nominations before October 31st by completing the information below.  Nominations will be accepted for Business of The Year, New Business of The Year, Citizen of The Year, and Most Improved Business of The Year.

The Chamber Awards Committee will review all submissions and determine award winners which will be annaounced at the Gala in February.

Business of The Year
The “Business of The Year” award is a prestigious and highly coveted recognition that honors a local business that has excelled in various aspects of its operations and made significant contributions to our community. This award serves as a symbol of excellence, leadership, and success within our business community.  The recipient of this award must be a business member of the Union County Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development; a list is provided as a reference below.

New Business Member of The Year
The “New Business Member of the Year Award” is a prestigious accolade that recognizes and celebrates new additions to the Chamber. This recipient may also be a new business to our community. The recipient of this award must be a business member of the Union County Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development. Names are provided in drop-down list on form.

Citizen of The Year
The “Citizen of the Year Award” is a prestigious honor that recognizes an individual within the community who has made exceptional contributions and shown outstanding dedication to the betterment of our local area. This award serves as a symbol of gratitude and admiration for the recipient’s selfless efforts and impact on our community.

Most Improved Business of The Year
The “Most Improved Business Award” is a prestigious accolade presented to a business within the local community that has demonstrated remarkable growth, progress, and transformation in various aspects of its operations and overall performance. This award recognizes and celebrates businesses that have shown exceptional dedication, innovation, and perseverance in their pursuit of improvement and excellence.  The recipient of this award must be a business member of the Union County Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development; a list is provided as a reference below.

Current Chamber Members

Salon Euphoria
Schaefer Enterprises
Shawnee Community College
Shawnee Development Council, Inc
Shawnee Hill Bed & Breakfast
Shawnee Hills Lavender
Shawnee Hills Real Estate
Shawnee Hills Wine Trail Association
Shawnee Mass Transit
Shawnee Professional Services
Sinisi’s on Main Chicago – Italiano and Trolley Express
Skyline View Cabins
Southern 7 Health
Southern Bank
Southern Illinois Electric Cooperative
Southern Illinois Healthcare
Southern Illinois Hospital
Southern Illinois University
Southernmost Illinois Travel & Tourism Bureau
StarView Vineyards
StarView Vineyards Winery Retreat
Stinson Memorial Library
Taylor, Dodd, and Wood Insurance
The Blue View Cabin
The Gathering Place
The Gazette Democrat
The Here and Now Shop
The Insurance House
The Kitchen On Lafayette
The Peach Barn
The Shirt Shop
The Strike Zone
The Villa-Pizza Villa
The Voyage Senior Services
Thrive Anna
TMG Web Co
Trainor Ag Products LLC
Twin Maples
Union County Abstract
Union County CEO Program
Union County Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development
Union County Commissioners
Union County Country Club
Union County Economic Development
Union County Hospital
Union County Housing Authority
Union County Women in Business
VFW Auxilary 3455/VFW Post
Village of Cobden
Whitney Accounting
Wrightway Transportation