Conway Area Chamber of Commerce's 2021 Annual Meeting Set for Aug. 12

Conway Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2021 Annual Meeting set for August 12

Nominations open for awards

After transitioning to a televised event in 2020, the Conway Area Chamber of Commerce plans to hold its 2021 Annual Meeting in person on Thursday, Aug. 12, at 6:30 p.m. Underwritten by First Security Bank and presented by Acxiom, Conway Regional Health System, and the University of Central Arkansas, Annual Meeting will return to UCA’s HPER Center.

An awards ceremony recognizing individuals and businesses that have made a difference in Conway over the past year is one of the highlights of Annual Meeting. Northwestern Mutual and the Log Cabin Democrat are the sponsors of the Annual Meeting Awards. Nominations are open for the following categories:

The Guy W. Murphy Distinguished Service Award is the Chamber’s highest form of recognition. Established in 1957, this award is presented annually to an individual or group who has rendered special service for the benefit of the community. Candidates have demonstrated an active leadership role for the betterment of the community through their involvement in business, civic, and social service organizations.

Established in 1973, the Lloyd Westbrook Good Neighbor Award is presented annually to an individual who has given of his or her time and talents. Candidates are known for going beyond the call of duty to help others. The nominee shall exemplify outstanding public service to the Conway area.

The Business Executive of the Year Award recognizes the owner, executive, or president of a business who has displayed outstanding performance in either an individual or collaborative endeavor. The nominee is a driving force behind the company and works to maintain an enriched business climate and an enhanced quality of life in Conway.

The Young Business Leader Award recognizes a community business leader, age 40 or younger, who has helped create a more vibrant business and social environment for all of Conway’s residents.

The Business of the Year Award recognizes Conway Area Chamber of Commerce member businesses for their continued growth, innovation, and

community involvement. It is presented in five categories: Outstanding Hospitality, Outstanding Nonprofit, Outstanding Retailer, Outstanding Large Employer (100 employees or more), and Outstanding Small Business (99 employees or fewer).

With the exception of the Distinguished Service and Good Neighbor awards, nominees must be members of the Conway Area Chamber of Commerce or work for a Chamber-member business. Visit ConwayChamber.org/annual-meeting to access the online nominations site.

Those submitting nominations are encouraged to address specific examples of each nominee’s leadership, community service, personal and professional impact, work/life balance, perseverance, ethics, and success. A panel of Chamber executives outside the state of Arkansas will select the award recipients. The deadline to submit nominations is Monday, June 21.

For additional details about Annual Meeting, contact Mary Margaret Satterfield, director of events and Toad Suck Daze, at Mary@ConwayArkansas.org or 501-932-5412.

The Conway Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting is underwritten by First Security Bank and presented by Acxiom, Conway Regional Health System and the University of Central Arkansas.