2021 Annual Community Awards
Hometown Hero Awards-Submit Your Nomination
Educator of the Year: Presented by Gesa Credit Union
The purpose of the Educator of the Year Award is to recognize excellence in the teaching profession and to inform our community of the exceptional quality of instruction delivered in the Walla Walla Valley.
Nominations are being sought from Walla Walla High School, Lincoln High School, College Place High School, DeSales Catholic High School, and Walla Walla Valley Academy. Click below to view award criteria and to submit your nomination.
Law Enforcement Officer of the Year, Nick Henzel Community Service Award: Presented by Community Bank
The Nick Henzel Community Service Award recognizes the significant contributions, character and dedication of an individual. Law Enforcement Officers serve their communities in many different ways; they monitor criminal activity, take part in community patrols, respond to emergency calls, and much more including being role models of community responsibility. This award is to be presented to an Officer who has distinguished himself/herself through outstanding performance above and beyond the call of duty through service to their community.. Click below to view award criteria and to submit your nomination.
Firefighter of the Year, Presented by the Walla Walla Valley Chamber of Commerce
The Firefighter of the Year award recognizes the significant contributions, achievements, character and long-term dedication of an individual. Firefighters serve their communities in many different ways; responding to emergencies, organizing safety events, and being role models of community responsibility. The candidate must demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to firefighting. This can be through many different actions. Click below to view award criteria and to submit your nomination.
2020 Business Awards Showcase, Presented by Baker Boyer
SHOWCASE VIDEO SERIES
This year, we will be releasing an eight-part video series featuring the nominees and winners for each award category. Videos will be released each week this month.
Winner of Agribusiness of the Year: Presented by the WWV Chamber
Winner of Business of the Year: Presented by Columbia REA
Winner of the Duane Wollmuth Catalyst Award: Presented by PocketiNet
Winner of the Non-Profit Organization of the Year Award: Presented by Hayden Homes
Winner of the Start-up Business of the Year Award: Presented by the Washington Small Business Development Center
Winner of the Woman in Business-Woman of Influence Award: Presented by Academy Mortgage
Winner of the Workforce Development Award - Presented by the City of Walla Walla
Winner of the Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award - Presented by the Port of Walla Walla
2020 Business Classic Golf Tournament Winners!
Thank you to our players, sponsors, volunteers and business partners for your support and participation in our 2020 Business Classic Golf Tournament Presented by Columbia REA.
Business After Hours
Women in Business
Women in Business is a new initiative from the Walla Walla Valley Chamber of Commerce established for women in business who wish to build a strong network of women intent on inspiring one another to achieve individual potental; support each other in business endeavors; and create a legacy through mentorship.
This quarterly lunch meeting series provides dynamic speakers along with a networking platform that inspires, educates, and empowers women to grow and succeed in business and leadership. We believe that we are stronger together, and that we can create significant change for ourselves, our workplace, and our community when we connect with other women‐in‐business, at all levels of our careers. Join us!
Ribbon Cuttings
Thank you for your interest in having the Walla Walla Valley Chamber of Commerce participate in your Ribbon Cutting. We want you to have a wonderful and successful experience so here are a few guidelines and suggestions we hope will help you plan for the event.
Who can schedule a ribbon cutting?
Any Chamber member in good standing may schedule a ribbon cutting. This ceremonial event is often used when a business has:
- Recently opened
- Moved to a new location
- Has been remodeled or has expanded its current location
- Is celebrating a milestone anniversary
- Is under new ownership/management
Holiday and weekend ribbon cuttings have low attendance from the business community and chamber staff may not be available. We have found that the best time to schedule your ribbon cutting is Monday-Friday. Since Chamber ribbon cuttings are business to business events, we do not recommend you schedule your event on a weekend. Business members are best available at the end of the work day (4:00pm – 5:30pm). Additionally, the Chamber will not schedule the same day as other ribbon cuttings. The Chamber cannot guarantee the number of guests in attendance.