Grinnell chamber announces annual celebration

GRINNELL — The Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce will recognize achievements in the community during its annual celebration Wednesday, March 6 at the Grinnell College Golf Course.

This year’s event is sponsored by the Grinnell Mutual and UnityPoint Health-Grinnell Regional Medical Center.

The Chamber will award Business of the Year to a business that has demonstrated growth in its employment, production or operations and has a substantial history of success.

The recipient must have shown outstanding growth, significant achievements in innovation, and superior community involvement through the commitment of time and resources.

The Restaurant/Retailer of the Year award will go to a restaurant, bar or retail business that demonstrates exemplary customer service and excellence in its industry, has a history of success and contributes to the community through the commitment of time and other resources.

The Service Business of the Year will be awarded to the service business, manufacturer or distributor that demonstrates excellence in its industry by creating innovative programs and initiatives, which allow it to excel in customer service and support.

The GRINNtogether Awards honor businesses, organizations or individuals who build positive collaborations and community in and around Grinnell.

These businesses, organizations and individuals have make Grinnell a great place to live, learn, work and play.

Individuals who are recognized are those who strive toward the highest levels of personal and professional accomplishment and serve as role models for others in the community.

To submit nominations, complete a form for each award nomination on the grinnellchamber.org. Self-nominations are accepted.

Businesses and organizations must be Chamber members in good standing to be eligible for Business of the Year, Restaurant/Retailer of the Year and Services Business of the Year.

The GRINNtogether awards are open to any business, organization or individual in the Grinnell community, regardless of membership status. Current members are listed in the Business Directory at getintogrinnell.com.

All nominations are due by 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15.

Tickets for the event are now on sale via the Chamber’s website, by calling 641-236-6555 or stopping by the Chamber office at 833 Fourth Ave.

The cost to attend the dinner and awards celebration is $60 per person or $480 for a table of eight. The cost to attend the awards celebration is $20.