The Northeastern CT Chamber of Commerce
2024 Awards Gala Nominations

Do you know a local business leader who is doing amazing work in the Northeastern CT community? Nominate them for a Northeastern CT Chamber of Commerce Award! For decades, the Northeastern CT Chamber of Commerce has celebrated the spirit of community and business excellence through their Annual Awards Gala. Year after year, we have had the honor of recognizing the remarkable contributions of local business leaders who make a significant difference in our community. 

We invite community members to take part in this tradition by nominating business leaders who you believe deserves recognition for their exceptional achievements in our 23 town region. Nominee must live or work in the 23-town Greater Windham County region the Northeastern CT Chamber of Commerce serves. 

Accepting Nominations For:

Civic Achievement Award – is presented to a person whose commitment and abilities have made a significant difference in the life of an individual or the community. The nominee should exemplify qualities of honesty, integrity, community service and an established broad-based involvement with clubs, civic groups, charities, etc. within the Northeastern Connecticut region.

  • George Racine, Sr. Humanitarian Award – is presented to a person in recognition of their dedicated involvement with a specific cause or activity; that which promotes concern for human welfare.
  • Gold Key Award – is presented to an individual or business for outstanding service to the Northeastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce.
  • Community Champion Award – is presented to an individual, couple or organization that has made a substantive yet unrecognized contribution to our community. The award recognizes recipients who have influenced our community from behind the scenes with a positive attitude, a willingness to help in a variety of capacities, and a commitment to excellence.
  • Business Leader of the Year Award – 1. A minimum of three years in business; 2. Membership in the Northeastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce; 3. Outstanding business leadership skills and active participation in business and professional organizations and 4. The use of creative or innovative approaches to achieve success.
  • Emerging Leader of the Year Award – is presented to a dynamic and visionary leader making a significant impact in Northeastern CT. Open to local leaders under the age of 40, the Emerging Leader of the Year award celebrates a young leader in our community for their innovation, professional achievements, and commitment to shaping a prosperous future for Northeastern CT. 
  • Non-Profit of the Year Award – is presented to a outstanding local non-profit organization that has demonstrated exceptional service, dedication, and impact within the 23 towns we serve. This award celebrates a non-profits commitment of making a difference in enriching our community. The nominee of this award should be a local non-profit dedicated to creating positive change, addressing community needs, and improving the quality of life for residents in Northeastern CT. 

Please fill out the nomination form NO LATER than Friday, April 19, 2024. Recipients will be recognized at the Chamber’s Annual Dinner & Awards Gala on Thursday, May 30, 2024 from 5:30 – 9 pm at The Mansion at Bald Hill. 

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2013 David Conrad

2012 David Conrad

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2011 Jitendra “Jay” Sinha

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2009 Cindy Disco

2008 Donald St.Onge

2007 Matthew Desaulnier

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2001 Dianne Williams

2000 Gary Osbrey

1999 Hans Koehl

1998 Peter Benoit

1997 Paul Pikora

1996 Rheo Brouillard

1995 James “Jay” Byrnes

1994 Ronald Coderre

1993 Ronald Coderre

1992 Richard “Sam” Markley

1991 Richard “Sam” Markley & William McLeod

1990 Dr. Robert Carlson

1989 Kenneth Johnston

1988 Kenneth Johnston

1987 Dr. Edward Duval

1986 Rolland “Ron” Jones

1985 Edward Desaulnier

1984 Phyllis Beale

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Mar 20, 2024 7:15am
21Mar
A FORUM ON CHILDCARE - FREE
Mar 21, 2024 8:00amA Forum on Childcare - FREE
21Mar
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