Chamber Business Awards 2026
We are pleased to announce our 2026 award nominations are now open and will close December 31st. Anyone can nominate a chamber member for one of our five awards to be presented during the annual banquet on March 5th!
- Small Business of the Year
- Big Business/Industry of the Year
- Not-For-Profit of the Year
- Chester County Loyalty Award
- Tourism Impact Award
See the links below to nominate for each category!
2026 Awards Criteria:
*Please note that eligible winners in each category must be members in good-standing of the Chester County Chamber of Commerce. Preference is given to a business located in Chester County or one that directly serves the citizens of Chester County.
Organizations with representatives currently serving on the Chamber’s Board of Directors are now eligible for nomination. To ensure fairness and avoid any conflict of interest, all award applications will be reviewed and selected by an independent committee, rather than by the Board itself.
Companies may self-nominate. Winners who have previously received these awards are asked to wait at least three years before being reconsidered again.
- 2021 Winners: Wild Bees Bottle Shop, IBHS, Battered But Not Broken
- 2022 Winners: Broad River Mercantile, Luck Companies, ROTB, Father, Son & Holy Spirit Christian Book Store
- 2023 Winners: Spratt Savings Bank, Chester County Natural Gas Authority, Fort Lawn Community Center, Cotton Hills Farm, Chester News & Reporter (special award)
- 2024 Winners: MCON/Fern Group, Giti Tire, i58, Gaston, Marion, Stubbs, Hunter & Swancy, PA
Finalists are selected by an independent committee--based on nominations by members and the general public. Finalists will then be asked to complete an application listing their community contributions. The committee will then select winners and announce them during our 2026 Banquet. CLICK HERE to review a list of eligible nominees-remember past winners are not eligible.
Award Categories
Small Business
This award honors a business with 25 or less full-time employees that is committed to sound business practices, good employee relations and is dedicated to improving the quality of life in Chester County.
Large Business or INdustry
This award honors a business or industry with more than 25 employees that is committed to sound business practices, good employee relations, has built strong community partnerships, and is dedicated to improving the quality of life in Chester County.
Not-for-profit/Community Organization
This award honors a 501(c)3 not for profit or community organization/entity that strives to build strong partnerships with various agencies and businesses throughout the county, and offers services that improve the quality of life for those who live and work in Chester County.
Chester County Loyalty Award
This loyalty award honors a business that has been in operation at least 10 years or longer and has proven its dedication to the betterment of the county through community contributions and sound business practices.
Tourism Impact Award
This award honors a business, organization, individual, or event that has made a significant contribution to promoting tourism in Chester County. The recipient demonstrates efforts that attract visitors, enhance the visitor experience, or increase the visibility and appeal of Chester County as a destination. This award recognizes those whose creativity, collaboration, and commitment to showcasing our community have resulted in a measurable positive impact on local tourism and economic growth. Any business, organization, individual, or event located in Chester County may be nominated, with no Chamber membership required, as long as they meet the criteria.