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Nominations open for 2024 Champions of Commerce Awards

All submissions must be made online by Sept. 20

The Lower Bucks County Chamber of Commerce announced that nominations are now being accepted for the annual Champions of Commerce Awards. 

Presented by St. Mary Medical Center, a member of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, these awards honor and celebrate the leadership of individuals, businesses and nonprofits that serve as powerful champions for the good of the Lower Bucks County community. From corporate social responsibility champions to nonprofit organizations that help solve the Lower Bucks County region’s greatest challenges, this event honors purposeful community leadership and efforts that make a positive impact and strengthen the local community.

Individuals, businesses and organizations can be nominated online at lbccc.org/champions-of-commerce/ through Friday, Sept. 20. The winners will be recognized at the Champions of Commerce Awards Gala, which takes place Nov. 20 at The Fuge in Warminster. Champions of Commerce nominees must live, work or impact business in Bucks County and be available to attend the awards ceremony.

The eight award categories include:

  • Community Impact & Outreach Champion: Presented to a person or business that has driven positive change and has helped elevate and improve the quality of life in Lower Bucks County. Nominees in this category may be those who create quality services, or those who provide resources directly. They may be creators or stewards of art and community culture, or they may create or improve parks and other open spaces, plan community events or create community centers. 
  • Entrepreneur of the Year Champion: Presented to an individual who has taken a risk, persevered and succeeded in their professional career.
  • Economic Impact Champion: Presented to a business that has demonstrated a commitment to investing in job creation and growth opportunities in their business and/or community, providing a vision that will impact the economy of Bucks County over the next three years.
  • Industry Innovator Champion: Presented to a business or entity that has successfully developed or implemented innovative technology.
  • Nonprofit Champion: Recognizes a nonprofit organization that has made significant contributions and demonstrated a steadfast commitment to the betterment of Bucks County.
  • New Business Champion: Presented to a business, formed after January 2021, that has shown growth and development while overcoming obstacles and creating an organization and/or product from the ground up.
  • Workforce Development Champion: Honors an individual, organization or business that has played a pivotal role in creating a thriving and sustainable workforce by implementing innovative programs, providing resources and advocating for workforce development initiatives in Lower Bucks County.
  • Young Professional of the Year: Presented to a young professional who is 45 or under and demonstrates personal and professional leadership and community service.

“Being named as a Champion of Commerce by LBCCC is an honor that not only brings prestige to an organization, but also recognition throughout Bucks County amidst our peers, friends and partners,” said Julie Dees, chief executive officer of Family Service Association of Bucks County. “The fact that Family Service won the nonprofit category last year validates the dedication of our talented staff, as they support our mission to listen, care and help. Everyday.”

“We were so proud to win the 2023 Champion of Commerce Community Impact Award,” said TMA Bucks executive director Stephen Noll. “So very, very proud. TMA Bucks was honored to receive this prestigious recognition from the Lower Bucks County Chamber of Commerce. We were grateful to be held in such high regard by the community that we serve.” 

Winners will be notified via email. 

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