There is still time to submit nominations for the Lansing Regional Chamber’s Community Service and Outstanding Small Business Awards. Completed nominations must be received by 5:00 pm on Friday, January 13. Both awards will be presented as part of the Chamber’s 100th Annual Dinner program on Wednesday, February 22.

The nominees for the Community Service Award will be evaluated using the following criteria:

• An outstanding individual who has given of their time and expertise in

making the Lansing region a better community;

• Selected for accomplishments above, beyond and outside their own field

of endeavor;

• Person selected must demonstrate excellence, creativity and initiative in

their business and profession throughout their entire career, and be of

sound moral character; and

• Additional consideration will be given to nominees who are Chamber

members.

The recipient of the Outstanding Small Business Award is a local small business

that has demonstrated stability, innovation, commitment to community, ability

to overcome challenges and commitment to diversity. Award qualifiers:

• Must have 2-64 full-time equivalent employees (including all independent

contractors);

• Business is physically located in the tri-county region;

• Minimum of three years conducting business as both a legal and active

owner;

• During those three years, the business must have been “local” for the

entire period; and

• During those three years, the business must have remained in the same

general industry.
 

Nominations should be mailed to Lansing Regional Chamber Awards, PO Box

14030, Lansing, MI 48912, fax to 517-484-6910 or email mmacdonald@

lansingchamber.org.