I.  Award Category: Business of the Year

Criteria for Large and Small Business of the Year Award Categories includes, but is not limited to:

·         The business must be a member in good standing of the Worth County-Sylvester Chamber of Commerce

·         The business must have an established reputation for providing a superior level of customer service

·         The business should use ingenuity and innovation to overcome challenges and compete in the marketplace

·         The employer and employees should participate in and/or support community activities

·         The business should make a concerted effort to retain their employees, as well as provide ample benefits and growth opportunities

·         For the large business, consideration is given to the overall size of the investment, number of employees, and new job creation

Small Business of the Year (25 or fewer employees):

Award Winner for 2005 – The Sylvester Local News

Large Business of the Year (26 or greater employees):

Award Winner for 2006 - City of Sylvester

Award Winner for 2007- Snipes Piggly Wiggly

II.  Award Category:  Goodwill Ambassador of the Year

Criteria for Goodwill Ambassador of the Year Award Category includes, but is not limited to:

• Dynamic individual who embodies the principles of community leadership, selflessness, and integrity, and who promotes the good of the community

***Chamber membership not a requirement.

Goodwill Ambassador of the Year:

Award Winner for 2006 - Betty Dorsey

Award Winner for 2007 - Dr. H. G. Davis, Jr.

III .  Award Category:  Man and Woman of the Year

Criteria for Man and Woman of the Year Award Categories includes, but is not limited to:

·         Assists community men and women in reaching their full potential

·         Demonstrates excellence, creativity, and initiative in their business or profession

·         Actively serves by contributing their time and energy in the community

·         Maintains overall positive spirit and leadership in all aspects of life

·         Must be a member in good standing of the Worth County-Sylvester Chamber of Commerce.

Man of the Year:

Award Winner for 2006 - Butch Jenkins

Woman of the Year:

Award Winner for 2006 - Karen Kennedy

IV.  Award Category:  Volunteer of the Year

Criteria for Volunteer of the Year Award Category includes, but is not limited to:

• Dynamic individual that has demonstrated a diversity of volunteer involvement in Worth County    

***Chamber membership not a requirement.

Volunteer of the Year:

Award Winner for 2006 - Angie Schlosser

Award Winner for 2007 - Tony Hall

V.  Award Category:  Lifetime Achievement

Criteria for Lifetime Achievement Award Category includes, but is not limited to:

• Dynamic individual that has demonstrated a diversity of volunteer and/or community involvement
• Embodies the principles of selflessness and integrity, and promotes the good of the community through his/her profession and/or volunteer activities
• Has been recognized by other organizations for volunteer work or profession 

***Chamber membership not a requirement.

Lifetime Achievement:

Award Winner for 2006 - Eugene Wyles

Award Winner for 2007 - Ridley Monk