37th Annual Community Awards Gala

Thursday, October 13, 2022
 
Beautification Awards – Town of Gates & Town of Chili (one each)
Recognizes an individual or organization for new construction or restoration of existing facilities to enhance the area.
Chili - Chili Fire Department new Firehouse
Gates - Byrne Dairy

Joseph Entress Memorial Award – Economic Development
Recognizes an individual or organization for on-going improvement encouraging continued economic development in the area.
American Packaging
 
Innovative Business Award
Acknowledges an existing or recent addition to the business community which has stimulated economic growth and commerce, with regards to product demand and originality of the enterprise.
Pure Imagination Cafe
 
Culture and Arts Award
Recognizes an individual or organization whose talents or patronage have strengthened the understanding, appreciation, and support of art and culture as an integral part of community life.
Adeane Giagos, American Dance Academy
 
Outstanding Citizen
Recognizes an individual located in or servicing the Gates and Chili area, who has contributed to the betterment of the community.
Carolyn Clark-Showers

Youth Leadership Award
Acknowledges a youth group or individual (21 years or under) who lives or works in the Gates and Chili area who has provided leadership in a business or business association, community service to others and serves as a role model among their peers.
 Malena Juif, Gates Chili Central School

Dream Big Award - Small Business of the Year Award
This award embodies the Spirit of Innovation-they often start small but DREAM BIG. We applaud the example they set and the enormous contribution they make to our area’s economy.
Sweet Sammie Jane's
 
Young Professionals Award
Acknowledges an emerging leader between the ages of 22 and 36 who demonstrates excellence, creativity, and initiative in their business or profession, has a proven commitment to service by contributing time and energy to improving the quality of life of others in the community and serves as a role model both personally and professionally.
Anthony Moncada, Sacred Realm Tattoo
 
Loretta Simmons Women's Leadership Award
Named after the Chamber’s first president, this award honors women in leadership roles throughout the area who contribute to the betterment of the community.
Chris Maurice 

Special Recognition Awards
Given to an individual or individuals in recognition for their contributions that make our community great.