Impact Awards 2027 - Nominations are Open!

It's time to nominate outstanding businesses, organizations and individuals in our community.
It's the Impact Awards 2027!

Who stand out above all others?
Who succeeds despite or because of challenges in their field?
Who gets things done, is dependable and demonstrated excellence?

Check out the 8 categories below (yes - one more than previously because we couldn't fit all the celebrations into 7 awards anymore) and click the red link to send us your nominations!


2027 Impact Award Categories & Descriptions
 
‘Circle of Excellence’ Award    https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CircleofExcellenceAward2027
The Circle of Excellence award recognizes a business, service organization, and/or individual, who has made significant, all-encompassing, and historic contributions to St. Thomas, Central Elgin, and/or Southwold. The recipient is a true icon in their field and embodies leadership, innovation, success, and community betterment. 
 
‘Large Business of the Year’ Award    https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LargeBusinessoftheYear2027
The Large Business of the Year award recognizes a large business with 30+ employees that has made extraordinary and significant contribution to St. Thomas, Central Elgin, and/or Southwold over the past year. The recipient is a stand-out member of our Chamber community whose performance, actions, and service have demonstrated consistent excellence for their customers and employees alike.
 
‘Medium Business of the Year’ Award    https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MediumBusinessoftheYear2027
The Medium Business of the Year award recognizes a medium-sized business with 11-30 employees that has made extraordinary and significant contribution to St. Thomas, Central Elgin, and/or Southwold over the past year. The recipient is a stand-out member of our Chamber community whose performance, actions, and service have demonstrated consistent excellence for their customers and employees alike.

‘Small Business of the Year’ Award    https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SmallBusinessoftheYear2027
The Small Business of the Year award recognizes a small business with 1-10 employees that has made extraordinary and significant contribution to St. Thomas, Central Elgin, and/or Southwold over the past year. The recipient is a stand-out member of our Chamber community whose performance, actions, and service have demonstrated consistent excellence for their customers and employees alike.
 
‘Inspirational Women’ Award    https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/InspirationalWomen2027
The Inspirational Women award recognizes a woman (or woman-led enterprise) serving St. Thomas, Central Elgin, and/or Southwold who has taken on and succeeded at extraordinary challenges in their field. The recipient is an inspirational trailblazer - one whose mentorship of others has set an exemplary standard to emulate. 

‘Young Professional of the Year’ Award    https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YoungProfessionaloftheYear2027
The Young Professional of the Year award recognizes an individual serving St. Thomas, Central Elgin, and/or Southwold (under age 40 as of nomination), who represents the spirit, passion and compassion, of our next generation. The recipient is someone with vision, tenacity, and a demonstrated record of success and notable achievement which serves as an inspiration to others of their generation. 
 
‘Non-Profit’ Award    https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NonProfit2027
The Non-Profit award recognizes a local charity or service organization whose unique focus is the betterment of our community. The recipient’s extraordinary contributions to our civic life make a tangible difference in our community and help ensure St. Thomas, Central Elgin, and/or Southwold remain such an incredible place to live, work and play.
 
‘Unsung Hero’ Award    https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/UnsungHero2027
The Unsung Hero Award celebrates an individual who leads through action, integrity, and service rather than the spotlight. Their “get things done” attitude and dependability ensure St. Thomas, Central Elgin, and Southwold remain vibrant communities where people, businesses, and organizations thrive.