The Heart of Grain Valley awards are intended to transition the previous Chamber awards to a more community wide celebration of businesses, community leaders, and volunteers who make our town a great place to live.
The inaugural event will be held Saturday, February 24, 2024 at the Grain Valley Community Center and will feature a dinner and awards presentation for nominees in 6 categories:
Business Person of the Year
This award recognizes someone who has been in business in Grain Valley for more than two years and has set the standard of accomplishment in both business and the community. The have shown leadership, vision, and a commitment to the betterment of their business, employees, community, local economy.
Business of the Year
This award recognizes a business that contributes to the economic growth and quality of life in Grain Valley and whose practices and professional conduct contribute to a sense of cooperation within the entire business community.
Emerging Business of the Year
This award recognizes a business that has opened in the last 24 months. The business has filled a niche and operates in a community minded way that is in the spirit of Grain Valley.
Nonprofit/Community Organization of the Year
This award recognizes a nonprofit organization or community organization that contributes to the quality of life in Grain Valley through their service to the community.
Volunteer of the Year
An award celebrating an individual who is dedicated to enhancing our community by volunteering their time and energy to serving the public good.
Unsung Hero
This award honors an individual whose quiet contributions, either through their work or service to the community as a volunteer, deserve celebration.
Nominations for each category will be open to the public the 2nd week of January. A committee will select the winner from the top three nominees in each category and announced the evening of the event. The top three nominees in each category will be featured during the event.
Event dress code: Business Attire
Sponsors:
Table Sponsor: $500
(includes table of 8, name listing in program, name recognition at table, 8 drink tickets)
Event Sponsor: $750
(includes table of 8, logo listing in program, logo recognition during presentations, name recognition at table, 8 drink tickets)
Individual tickets: $50
(includes dinner and drink ticket)
