Good News: Nominations open January 9th for Chamber's Heart of Grain Valley awards

The Grain Valley Chamber of Commerce will open nominations for its new Heart of Grain Valley Awards program on January 9th in advance of an awards dinner on February 24, 2024 at the Grain Valley Community Center. Residents are invited to nominate businesses and individuals in any of the following six categories:

Business Person of the Year
This award recognizes someone who has been in business in Grain Valley for more than two years and has set the standard of accomplishment in both business and the community. The have shown leadership, vision, and a commitment to the betterment of their business, employees, community, local economy.
Business of the Year
This award recognizes a business that contributes to the economic growth and quality of life in Grain Valley and whose practices and professional conduct contribute to a sense of cooperation within the entire business community. Some of the specific criteria that could be considered for this award include: a successful marketing or business strategy; growth; community involvement; exceptional customer service.
Emerging Business of the Year
This award recognizes a business that has opened in the last 24 months.  The business has filled a niche and operates in a community minded way that is in the spirit of Grain Valley. 
Nonprofit/Community Organization of the Year
This award recognizes a nonprofit organization or community organization that contributes to the quality of life in Grain Valley through their service to the community.
Volunteer of the Year
An award celebrating an individual who is dedicated to enhancing our community by volunteering their time and energy to serving the public good.
Unsung Hero
This award honors an individual whose quiet contributions, either through their work or service to the community as a volunteer, deserve celebration.
Nominations for each category will be open to the public on January 9th. A committee will select honorees from the top three nominees in each category and announced the evening of the event. The top three nominees in each category will be featured during the event. 
For more information, visit Heart of Grain Valley (growgrainvalley.org).