Images of Excellence Awards
The Carmel Chamber recognizes companies for business excellence and a leading community volunteer at its annual Images of Excellence Awards luncheon. Awards are presented in five categories: Applause (business of the year), Look-New Construction, Look-Renovation, Carmel Green and MV2 (Most Valuable Volunteer). Carmel Chamber members may nominate other member businesses or themselves. Nominations are closed - deadline was Friday, October 21, 2011.
Join us for the annual awards presentation at the Images of Excellence Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at Ritz Charles in Carmel. Make your reservation now.
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The Applause award recognizes a company that has demonstrated outstanding business success. Nominees must demonstrate success in growth and stability, commitment to quality, creative/unique solutions to challenges, entrepreneurial spirit and overall contribution to the community.
Download 2011 Applause award nomination form. PDF Word Document
2011 Applause award winner for Business of the Year: Renaissance Indianapolis North
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The Most Valuable Volunteer award is presented to a Carmel Chamber member who works full time but also makes a difference in the community through active volunteerism.
Download 2011 Most Valuable Volunteer award nomination form. PDF Word Document
2011 Most Valuable Volunteer award winner: Beth Smietana, Communications Manager at Carmel Clay Public Library
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Look awards are presented in two categories: New Construction and Renovation. Nominees are judged on the quality of work, appropriateness of the construction to the surroundings and the contribution of the project to the overall look of the community.
Download 2011 Look award nomination form. PDF Word Document
2011 Look - Renovation award winner: PFM Car & Truck Care Center (PFM Automotive Group)
2011 Look - New Construction award winner: Carmel City Center (Pedcor Companies)
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The Green award recognizes a Carmel organization, company or association who is solving environmental challenges using innovative and green practices or by setting up creative partnerships to enhance the environment.
Download 2011Green award nomination form. PDF Word Document
2011 Carmel Green award winner: Carmel Green Teen Micro-Grant Program
Harold Kaiser Lifetime Achievement
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The Lifetime Achievement award is new in 2011 and recognizes a Chamber member who has contributed to the business community.
2011 Harold Kaiser Lifetime Achievement award winner: Harold Kaiser