January 8, 2015 Dear Westmont Chamber Members: Your input and recommendations are requested. The Westmont Chamber of Commerce and (WCCTB) are seeking 2014 nominations for each of the following awards: Dick Busse Business of the Year Award Educator of the Year Award Public Safety Officer of the Year Award Westmont Community Improvement Award These prestigious awards are presented annually to individuals and businesses that have excelled in community service, business promotion and civic responsibility or have improved the appearance of their properties or assisted the Chamber with their time and talents. Nominees are drawn from our Chamber membership. A business is eligible to be self-nominated. Please complete the attached award nomination forms. Nominate individuals you feel should be recognized for the work they do in the areas covered by each of the awards. Help recognize the time and talent that makes Westmont a progressive Village. The deadline to submit your nomination(s) is February 6, 2015, no later than 4:00 p.m. Return completed nomination forms to the Westmont Chamber of Commerce & at 1 S. Cass Avenue, Westmont, IL 60559. Awards will be presented at the Annual Westmont Chamber Community Awards If you have any questions about the awards program, contact Larry Forssberg at Chamber Headquarters. Thank you in advance for your participation and support. Joe Moffa Education & Awards Chairman Larry M. Forssberg Executive Director One South Cass Avenue, Westmont, Illinois 60559 630-960-5553 E-mail: wcctb@westmontchamber.com Website: www.westmontchamber.com
2014 Dick Busse Business of the Year Award The Dick Busse Award, now in its 21 st year, recognizes a Chamber business that has excelled in community service, business promotion, civic responsibility and contributions to our organization and to the betterment of Westmont. To be eligible for this award, the business must be an active member of the Westmont Chamber of Commerce and (WCCTB). To submit your nomination for the Dick Busse Business of the Year Award, please complete the form below and return it to the Chamber office by February 6, 2015, no later than 4:00 p.m. The recipient will be honored at our Annual Westmont Chamber Community Awards 2014 Dick Busse Award I would like to nominate: Name Business as the 2014 recipient of the Dick Busse Business of the Year Award because Phone Fax E-mail Date
Tourism Bureau 2014 Educator of the Year The Westmont Educator of the Year Award recognizes a local Educator for their outstanding efforts in their field and to the betterment of the Village of Westmont. To be eligible for this award, the candidate must be an active teacher or administrator in a school district or college that serves the residents of Westmont. To submit your nominee for the Educator of the Year Award, please complete the form below and return it to the Chamber office by February 6, 2015, no later than 4:00 p.m. The recipient will be honored at our Annual Westmont Chamber Community Awards I would like to nominate 2014 Educator of the Year Name as the 2014recipient of the Educator of the Year Award because Phone Fax E-mail Date Phone: 630/960-5553 Fax: 630/960-5554 Email: lforssberg@westmontchamber.com
2014 Public Safety Officer of the Year The Westmont Public Safety Officer Service of the Year Award recognizes a local Emergency Medical Technician, Fire Fighter or Law Enforcement Officer for their outstanding efforts in their field and to the betterment of the Village of Westmont. To be eligible for this award, the candidate must be an active member of the Westmont Fire or Police Departments. To submit your nominee for the Public Safety Office of the Year Award, please complete the form below and return it to the Chamber office by February 6, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. The recipient will be honored at the Annual Westmont Chamber Community Awards Please contact WCCTB for details 2014 Public Safety Officer I would like to nominate Name as the 2014 recipient of the Public Safety Officer of the Year Award because Phone Fax E-mail Date
2014 Westmont Community Improvement Award To promote community improvement and involvement in Westmont and the Westmont Chamber of Commerce, the Chamber sponsors the Community Improvement Award. This award recognizes individual business property owners and businesses that have improved the appearance of their property. Awards will be presented at the Westmont Community Awards Criteria: A business or business property owner applying for this award must have a business located within the boundaries of Westmont. Improvements must have taken place within calendar year 2014. Eligibility: A business or business property owner must be a member of the Westmont Chamber of Commerce and. To submit your nomination for the Westmont Community Improvement Award, please complete the form below and return it to the Chamber office by February 6, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. 2014 Westmont Community Improvement Award Business Contact name Address Phone Fax Email Is this business a member of the Westmont Chamber of Commerce? Involvement in and contribution to the Westmont Chamber of Commerce Describe in detail the improvements made to the business and when they were completed. Please attach a photo and use additional paper if needed. Phone Fax Date