Park Ridge Chamber Calls for Award Nominations

Park Ridge Chamber seeks nominations for 2014 Community Stars

Park Ridge Chamber The Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for 2014 Community Star Awards and the Lifetime Achievement Award. Community Stars may include but are not limited to Business of the Year, Outstanding Youth, First Responder, Public Servant, Educator, and Volunteer.

Plus, the Chamber’s Retail Committee will be running a first-ever People’s Choice award competition in which residents and customers of Park Ridge stores will be able to vote for their favorite retailer.

The awards will be presented at “A Night of Stars” during the Academy Awards-themed Annual Community Star Dinner & Dance on Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Chicago Marriott O’Hare. Awardees will be notified in advance and must agree to be present for the award ceremony in order to be a recipient.

Criteria for the Community Star award include going beyond normal duties with extra effort in community building, being a role model for others—particularly young people, and being a visionary who makes positive changes by introducing initiatives and community wide programs.

Criteria for The Lifetime Achievement Award include exceptional and lasting lifetime contributions of community leadership and philanthropic endeavors that have improved the quality of life of Park Ridge citizens. This may be one or more contributions or a series of significant contributions.

Nomination forms must be received by email, regular mail, or dropped off at the Chamber office no later than 10 a.m. on Monday, December 15 in order to be considered, according to Gail Haller, executive director.

For a nomination form or more information, call 847-825-3121.