A message from Executive Director Cindy Caldwell Beachwood Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Program – Nominations Now Being Accepted The Beachwood Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Program is an event that recognizes individuals, organizations and businesses that stand out as exemplary models in the community. Beachwood-based businesses, not-for-profit groups and individuals who consistently go “above and beyond” are all eligible. On May 14, 2015, three prestigious awards will be announced; Business of the Year, Civic Organization of the Year and Citizen of the Year. Are you aware of a business that deserves recognition for its active civic involvement? Do you know of a not-for-profit organization that has improved the quality of life in Beachwood? Is there an individual who comes to mind when you think of someone who regularly brings benefit back to Beachwood? If so, nominate them for one of the Beachwood Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards. Self-nominations are welcome, too! Nominations are being accepted for: • Business of the Year • Civic Organization of the Year • Citizen of the Year The Deadline for nominations is 4:00 p.m., Friday, December 12, 2014. The awards ceremony will take place Thursday, May 14, 2015 at the beautiful Mandel Community Room at the JCC and will feature a keynote speaker and hors d’oeuvres reception. Sponsorships for this extraordinary event are available now. Making a nomination or becoming a sponsor is as easy as logging onto Beachwood.org and look for the Annual Awards Program link or call us a 216.831.0003. The deadline for nominations is 4:00 p.m., Friday, December 12, 2014. Making a nomination is easy. Just log onto Beachwood.org and look for the “Annual Awards Program” link under the Chamber Events Calendar, or call us at 216.831.0003. Beachwood Chamber of Commerce Announces Its 2015 Events Thursday, March 19 Thursday, May 14 Friday, June 12 Wednesday, Sept. 9 Thursday, Nov. 5 Fitness Challenge - JCC Beachwood Chamber Awards Ceremony – JCC Golf Outing – Hawthorne Valley Country Club B2B Show – DoubleTree Taste of Beachwood – Embassy Suites Plus, monthly luncheons and networking opportunities Check out our website for all upcoming events and to sign up for our weekly eblast newsletter 24000 Mercantile Road • Suite 3 • Beachwood, OH 44122 • 216-831-0003 • Beachwood.org December 2014 n Beachwood Buzz 29