Business of the Year - Recognizes a business that has made significant contributions to the economic health of the community, including financial contributions, business growth, and the introduction of new or innovative product(s) or service(s); employee development; sound or innovative business practices; community service; and customer service.
First Citizen – Junior Category (Ages 18-41) - recognizes an individual's Leadership: in promoting causes and organizations that enhance and stimulate growth and development of such causes and organizations; Diversity: participation in numerous volunteer activities in the community that helps to stimulate and inspire others; Longevity: has made a significant commitment to the community over time; Community Impact: contributions and efforts have made a significant difference to our community; Overcoming adversity: either personally or professionally, has shown the fortitude and persistence to overcome obstacles to achieve success.
First Citizen – (Ages 42-65) - recognizes an individuals Leadership: in promoting causes and organizations that enhance and stimulate growth and development of such causes and organizations; Diversity: participation in numerous volunteer activities in the community that helps to stimulate and inspire others; Longevity: has made a significant commitment to the community over time; Community Impact: contributions and efforts have made a significant difference to our community; Overcoming adversity: either personally or professionally, has shown the fortitude and persistence to overcome obstacles to achieve success.
First Citizen – Senior Category (66 and Older) - recognizes an individuals Leadership: in promoting causes and organizations that enhance and stimulate growth and development of such causes and organizations; Diversity: participation in numerous volunteer activities in the community that helps to stimulate and inspire others; Longevity: has made a significant commitment to the community over time; Community Impact: contributions and efforts have made a significant difference to our community; Overcoming adversity: either personally or professionally, has shown the fortitude and persistence to overcome obstacles to achieve success.
Patron of the Arts - This award recognizes significant contributions to the arts disciplines based on the following criteria: leadership in the arts community; education or promotion of arts values, projects and organizations; innovative and creative ideas that improve participation in the arts; donation of time through volunteerism and/or the donation of financial resources to the arts community.
Community Organization/Non-profit of the Year - recognizes a community organization that has made a significant contribution to the overall health and livability of Benton County. The winning organization makes a significant impact that improves the economic, medical, educational or financial health of individuals in our community; impacts people through enabling and empowering individuals to improve their knowledge and skills toward greater quality of life; benefits the underserved, underrepresented or disaffected members of the community, including children, seniors and those in poverty; and has high quality treatment of employees and members of the public.
Robert C. Ingalls Business Person of the Year Award - Named after Robert C. Ingalls, the late Corvallis Gazette-Times Publisher and Corvallis Chamber President, this award is given to the Corvallis business person who best represents those characteristics exemplified by Mr. Ingalls during his lifetime: a sincere belief and personal involvement in Corvallis; a strong belief in integrity in business and quality customer service; a deep caring for, and recognition of employees; a commitment to friendship, fairness, honesty, freedom of speech, choice and business; and a recognition that improved community livability is dependent on future development.
Jim & Ruth Howland Special Achievement Criteria - Named after Jim & Ruth Howland, this award is to honor long standing service to our community. Jim Howland was one of the founders of CH2MHill and longtime Chamber member. He and his wife Ruth provided leadership, time and money to important community projects such as the Riverfront Park, CH2MHILL Alumni building.
First Citizen – Junior Category (Ages 18-41) - recognizes an individual's Leadership: in promoting causes and organizations that enhance and stimulate growth and development of such causes and organizations; Diversity: participation in numerous volunteer activities in the community that helps to stimulate and inspire others; Longevity: has made a significant commitment to the community over time; Community Impact: contributions and efforts have made a significant difference to our community; Overcoming adversity: either personally or professionally, has shown the fortitude and persistence to overcome obstacles to achieve success.
First Citizen – (Ages 42-65) - recognizes an individuals Leadership: in promoting causes and organizations that enhance and stimulate growth and development of such causes and organizations; Diversity: participation in numerous volunteer activities in the community that helps to stimulate and inspire others; Longevity: has made a significant commitment to the community over time; Community Impact: contributions and efforts have made a significant difference to our community; Overcoming adversity: either personally or professionally, has shown the fortitude and persistence to overcome obstacles to achieve success.
First Citizen – Senior Category (66 and Older) - recognizes an individuals Leadership: in promoting causes and organizations that enhance and stimulate growth and development of such causes and organizations; Diversity: participation in numerous volunteer activities in the community that helps to stimulate and inspire others; Longevity: has made a significant commitment to the community over time; Community Impact: contributions and efforts have made a significant difference to our community; Overcoming adversity: either personally or professionally, has shown the fortitude and persistence to overcome obstacles to achieve success.
Patron of the Arts - This award recognizes significant contributions to the arts disciplines based on the following criteria: leadership in the arts community; education or promotion of arts values, projects and organizations; innovative and creative ideas that improve participation in the arts; donation of time through volunteerism and/or the donation of financial resources to the arts community.
Community Organization/Non-profit of the Year - recognizes a community organization that has made a significant contribution to the overall health and livability of Benton County. The winning organization makes a significant impact that improves the economic, medical, educational or financial health of individuals in our community; impacts people through enabling and empowering individuals to improve their knowledge and skills toward greater quality of life; benefits the underserved, underrepresented or disaffected members of the community, including children, seniors and those in poverty; and has high quality treatment of employees and members of the public.
Robert C. Ingalls Business Person of the Year Award - Named after Robert C. Ingalls, the late Corvallis Gazette-Times Publisher and Corvallis Chamber President, this award is given to the Corvallis business person who best represents those characteristics exemplified by Mr. Ingalls during his lifetime: a sincere belief and personal involvement in Corvallis; a strong belief in integrity in business and quality customer service; a deep caring for, and recognition of employees; a commitment to friendship, fairness, honesty, freedom of speech, choice and business; and a recognition that improved community livability is dependent on future development.
Jim & Ruth Howland Special Achievement Criteria - Named after Jim & Ruth Howland, this award is to honor long standing service to our community. Jim Howland was one of the founders of CH2MHill and longtime Chamber member. He and his wife Ruth provided leadership, time and money to important community projects such as the Riverfront Park, CH2MHILL Alumni building.
