Nominations Open for 2014 Blue Ribbon Awards

TahoeChamber is now accepting nominations for the 7th Annual Blue Ribbon Awards, an esteemed award program that recognizes exceptional businesses in the South Shore. The awards focus on businesses and individuals that have made significant contributions to the South Shore economy and community through their unique programs, exceptional customer service, entrepreneurship and otherwise.

The following categories are open for nominations:

Geotourism Award: Providing an authentic Tahoe experience

Tourism Award: Innovative program, promotion or product for our visitors

Experience Award: Business providing compelling and captivating experiences

Entrepreneur Award: An innovative individual who assumed the risk of starting a new business

Customer Service (Business) Award: An individual who consistently provides quality service

Customer Service (Public Agency) Award: Quality service in the not so usual places (DMV, City, County, TRPA, etc.)

Small Green Business (<100 employees) Award: Business that is minimizing its impact on the environment

Large Green Business (>100 employees) Award: Business that is minimizing its impact on the environment

Nominate a business or individual by visiting www.tahoechamber.org and clicking the Blue Ribbon Awards banner on the homepage. Individuals may nominate in only one category, multiple categories or all categories. The nomination period closes Friday, October 3rd at 5pm.

The 2014 winners will be announced at the 7th Annual Blue Ribbon Awards on Thursday, November 13 at Harrah’s. Sponsorship opportunities are currently available. Contact Event Director Emily Abernathy at emily@tahoechamber.org or (775) 588-1728 for more information.