Sep 19, 2014 2 min read

The Waynesburg Area Chamber of Commerce is reminding the public that the deadline for submitting nominee applications for the 27th annual Distinguished Service Award is Friday, Sept. 26.

The Chamber of Commerce has announced that the honor would be bestowed on an individual for outstanding service to the Waynesburg community. 2004 marked the first Organizational Distinguished Service Award, which was presented to a civic organization or business who has also shown a lasting commitment to the Waynesburg area.

These awards will be presented at the Annual Waynesburg Chamber of Commerce Membership Meeting and Banquet, which is scheduled for Nov. 22 at Waynesburg University’s Benedum Dining Hall.

The winners of these awards will be selected from nominations received by the Waynesburg Chamber of Commerce. Nominees are judged on contributions to community welfare and betterment; participation in community activities and civic enterprises; lasting contributions to community welfare; leadership abilities; success in their individual vocations; personal progress; and cooperation with other individuals and organizations.

The awards will be presented for direct, outstanding service to the community and has no association to involvement in the activities of the Chamber of Commerce.

Nomination applications can be made by providing a cover letter that includes an explanation that details the achievements, nature of service, nature of participation and leadership of nominee.

Attachments are encouraged, supporting articles, letters of recommendations, etc.

Anyone can nominate an individual, organization or business for the awards by submitting a completed nominee application to the Chamber of Commerce office no later than 4 p.m. on Sept. 26. No late applications will be accepted.

For more information, contact the Chamber of Commerce office at 724-627-5926.