By Blake Haas
BLOOMINGTON – Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the McLean County Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations to shine a light on businesses in the twin cities.
Chamber President and CEO Charlie Moore said the organization is bringing back excellence awards after a year hiatus.
“Those are businesses and or people who have gone above and beyond to really help McLean County in our rebuild, if you will, in how to live with COVID.”
Moore told WJBC’s Todd Wineburner that the organization is accepting nominations for six different categories.
“We’re looking at new and emerging businesses, so businesses who have opened less than three years. We’re looking at microbusinesses, so that’s going to be five or fewer employees; small business, which is six to 50 employees, large business, which is 51 or more. We also want to recognize non-profits and those who have gone above and beyond.
And lastly, the biggest and most prestigious award we offer is to an individual, which is a legacy of excellence.”
A panel of judges selected by chamber executives from across the state will decide the winners. The winners will be announced during the presentation of the 12th annual Business Excellence Awards ceremony on February 5, 2022.
Nominations can be made online at mcleancochamber.org.
Blake Haas can be reached at [email protected].
