Clermont Chamber Opens Nominations for 2026 Business Excellence Awards

Union Township, Clermont County Ohio (November 18, 2025) - The Clermont Chamber of Commerce invites the community to submit nominations for the prestigious Business Excellence Awards. Honoring exceptional contributions to Clermont County's economic growth and community well-being, the awards ceremony will be held as part of the Clermont Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting luncheon on Friday, February 20, 2026, at the Oasis Conference Center in Loveland.

Nominations are open for the following categories:

• The Edward J. Parish Pacesetter Award - An individual who has contributed to the economic vitality of Clermont County, who has a genuine concern for the welfare of Clermont County and its residents, and who has exhibited outstanding character, citizenship, and leadership.
  
  
• The Martha Dorsey Pacesetter Award - A public servant (elected or non-elected) who has genuine concern for the welfare of Clermont County and has demonstrated outstanding leadership, character, and citizenship.
  
  
• Business Woman of the Year Award - Recognizing a woman who excels by promoting professional excellence for women, being an outstanding personal or business leader and who participates in community, civic, or other charitable organizations.
  
  
• Business Excellence Award (Large Business) - Recognizing a large business (more than 50 employees) which, in a given year, has made a significant contribution to the overall good of the community through relevance, resilience and sustainability.
  
  
• Business Excellence Award (Small Business) - Recognizing a small business (less than 50 employees) which, in a given year, has made a significant contribution to the overall good of the community through relevance, resilience and sustainability.
  
  
• Emerging Business of the Year Award - Recognizing a business for leveraging leadership and an entrepreneurial spirit that is positioned for substantial growth in the near future.

To nominate an outstanding business or individual here. Nominations will be accepted until December 9, 2025.

Tickets on sale now here or by calling (513) 576-5000. Join us in celebrating excellence and recognizing the outstanding contributions that businesses and individuals make to Clermont County's vibrant community!

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Founded in 1969, the Clermont Chamber of Commerce is an association of nearly 600 businesses working together to make the Clermont County area the preferred place to locate, operate and grow a successful company. The Chamber's key initiatives are member/investor benefits, leadership development, government advocacy, business education and economic growth. Find us at Clermontchamber.com. The President of the Clermont Chamber of Commerce is Joy Lytle, and the Chairman of the Board is Tim Prestridge, Mercy Health – Clermont Hospital.