Celebration of Excellence

Tuesday, November 10

Duo at the Dunes

Nominations for the awards are now open. All nominations are due by SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13. 

AWARD CATEGORIES

Enduring Excellence Award - Honors a person or business from Bethlehem that has made lasting, positive contributions to their profession or industry. Nominees should demonstrate long-term success, strong community involvement, and the highest standards of character, integrity, and dedication. 

Outstanding Member Award - Recognizes a Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce member (business or individual) for exceptional achievement and contributions to the community. Nominees will have positively impacted Bethlehem’s economic, cultural, civic, or humanitarian landscape. Nominees must be members in good standing. (Visit www.bethlehemchamber.com for the current member list.) 

Heart of the Community Award - Celebrates an individual, business, non-profit, or school organization that has invested significant time and effort into making Bethlehem a better place to live, work, and play. Nominees should show a clear and positive impact on the community through their involvement. 

Rising Star Award - Recognizes an outstanding individual under the age of 25 whose dedication, reliability, and exceptional work ethic have made a meaningful difference in the Bethlehem community. Nominees may be volunteers, entrepreneurs, young professionals, and those entering the trades or family businesses. They lead by example, inspire others, and demonstrate a consistent commitment to excellence and service.

Distinguished Non-Profit Award - Honors a non-profit organization that has made remarkable progress in advancing its mission. This may include community outreach, innovative programming, or impactful advocacy work. 

Self-nominations and repeat nominations are welcome.