West Monroe and West Ouachita Chamber call the public to help recognize deserving individuals and businesses that make a positive impact on the community for the 70th Annual Banquet.
Each year, the Chamber presents three awards during its Annual Banquet to honor the individuals and businesses making a lasting impact. These awards are an opportunity to celebrate meaningful contributions, recognize unsung heroes, and shine a spotlight on the people who inspire others through their leadership, service, and dedication.
The A.O. Evans Award recognizes one individual each year for a long-term legacy of outstanding contributions to the West Monroe and West Ouachita community. The person cannot be an elected official who currently holds office, nor can they be on the West Monroe-West Ouachita Chamber Board of Directors. The submission should include several examples of specific contributions to the betterment of the community made by the nominee.
The Johnny E. Huntsman Entrepreneurial Success Award honors a current WMWO Chamber business member or individual member that exemplifies the true entrepreneurial spirit, using these three main areas: employees — this company or individual will have employees that understand that it takes hard work, dedication, and loyalty for their company to succeed. Management Style — this company will understand that its managers must prepare their employees for success and reward them when they succeed. Entrepreneurial spirit — an internal company spirit that fosters growth, loyalty, and a deep desire to succeed.
The Bert Hatten Community Impact Award. This award seeks to recognize local community leaders who, through the actions of their work and community service, have demonstrated extraordinary leadership and a legacy of profound and lasting impact to our community in the areas of education and workforce development, promotion and development of the business community, and increasing the quality of life for all who live in Ouachita and surrounding parishes.
Nominations are now open, and the deadline is November 9th at 5:00 p.m.
For more information or to nominate, visit westmonroechamber.org
