2025 Community Attraction Award - Nomination Form
Thank you for taking the time to nominate a deserving business for the Community Attraction Award.
This award recognizes a business that has been operating for a minimum of two years and plays a significant role in attracting both visitors and residents to engage with the community. It celebrates businesses that help make the area a more vibrant and appealing place to live, work, visit, and play by enhancing the community’s profile through their presence, events, services, or reputation.
Eligibility Criteria
- Please refer to the map located on the Award Process page (https://bit.ly/ARBA-map) to ensure the business you are nominating is within the region the Chamber serves.
- The business must be operating for a minimum of two years.
- Nominees are not eligible if they have received this award within the past five years.
Award Criteria
- Community Engagement & Promotion - demonstrates a consistent effort to attract both residents and visitors through events, marketing, or experiences that highlight the community's value.
- Economic & Social Impact - positively influences local economic growth and/or tourism. Encourages community participation or enhances quality of life.
- Innovation or Uniqueness - offers something distinct that sets the community apart or draws attention to the area.
NOTES: Only one submission per business or organization is required to be nominated. Self-nominations are accepted in this category. The ARBA planning committee reserves the right to reallocate nominees into the appropriate award category if they are determined to be ineligible in the Community Attraction Award category.
All nominations remain anonymous.