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To recognize our members and highlight the “World Class with a Twist” businesses in Schuyler County, the Chamber of Commerce presents three awards annually. Nominations are sought from our members, on behalf of their peers.

Lifetime Achievement in Business Award


Presented at the Chamber’s Annual Banquet each January, the Lifetime Achievement Award nominees may include a successful partnership of one or more persons, must be a past or present member in good standing of the Schuyler County Chamber of Commerce, must own or manage a local business and have taken business risks to create jobs or trade over a period of time, must have demonstrated staying power as an established business, must be actively involved in community and civic organizations in Schuyler County over at least the last 15 years, and must be of the stature as to keep the award prestigious and compliment past/future winners.

Past Lifetime Achievement Award winners include: Lloyd Cotton, Robert Carpenter, Anthony Pulos, Kenneth Wilson, William Peters, William Simiele, Dominick Franzese, Joanne McLaine, James Chedzoy, Monty and Beverly Stamp, Carol Bower, Tom Wade, Stan & Sharie Beaver, Brubaker Family, Nick Anagnost, Steve Gillette, and Joe and the late Helen Franzese.

Community Spirit Award


Presented at the Chamber’s Annual Banquet each January, Community Spirit Award nominees must be either a business or individual that has demonstrated leadership and excellence in philanthropy, encourages civic initiatives and/or facilitating humanitarianism, has made this significant contribution within the last five years, and positively impacts the community in which the business operates.

Past Community Spirit award winners include: Ron Mathews, Moose Lodge #426, The Arc of Schuyler County, Glenda Gephart, Roseanne Paradiso, Rose Ciccone, and Charlie Haeffner.

Leader in Business


Presented at the Chamber’s Summer Fundraiser each January, Leader in Business nominees must (1) be a member in good standing of the Schuyler County Chamber of Commerce, (2) have made a dynamic contribution to the Schuyler County business community within the last decade, have expanded the business mix in Schuyler County, and (3) have assumed considerable risk. In addition, the candidate should continue to foster economic opportunity such as creating new job opportunities, and be a highly respected entrepreneur.

Past Leader in Business winners include: Mark Simiele and the Parmenter Family.