Annual Awards Banquet Nomination Form
Award Descriptions
City of Hays Small Business Achievement Award
City of Hays Small Business Achievement Award
- A long-standing small business in Ellis County
- Notable contributions to the overall success of the community
Commerce Bank Helping Hands Award
- Non-Profit organization or employee
- Demonstrated commitment to caring, generosity of spirit, openness, and inclusion
Fort Hays State Univeristy Professional & Continuing Education Culture of Learning Award
- Commitment to Employee Learning - The organization demonstrates an ongoing investment in employee education, training, leadership development, or professional growth opportunities.
- Impact on Employees and the Organization - The organization shows how professional development has strengthened employee skills, engagement, leadership capacity, innovation, retention, or organizational performance.
Golden Belt Bank Hall of Fame Award
- Life-long commitment of community service and civic involvement
- Demonstrated excellence in business or profession and exemplary leadership
Grow Hays Robert E. Schmidt Entrepreneur of the Year Award
- An entrepreneur who has demonstrated the ability to create and grow their business(es) over the past year
- Recent efforts have added value to the community
Nex-Tech Citizen of the Year Award
- Community involvement during the past year
- Instrumental in elevating the quality of life for Ellis County residents
Nex-Tech Wireless Businesswoman of the Year Award
- Proven history of business accomplishments, community service, and chamber participation
- Encourages and fosters growth in others to reach their full leadership potential
Vyve Broadband Rising Star Award
- Within the ages of 21-40
- Possesses and exhibits excellence in leadership qualities while having strong community involvement and chamber engagement
Werth Wealth Management Member Investor of the Year Award
- Supports The Chamber throughout the year through service on the Board of Directors, Ambassadors, Hays Young Professionals, chamber committees, and attendance at chamber events
- Proven financial investment to the Chamber within the past year