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Chincoteague Island, VA: April 9, 2024: The Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce invites you to attend the Annual Awards Luncheon to be held at The Pearl, located at 7452 Eastside Road, on May 16th at noon. The 2024 Outstanding Citizen and Business Person of the Year will be recognized as individuals who have made significant contributions to the welfare of the community through involvement and participation. All nominations will be read by a chamber board committee and a member of one of the award families.
Taylor Bank re-affirms their commitment to the local community by sponsoring the 2024 Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Luncheon. Taylor Bank celebrates 134 years in business and continues to live by their slogan “Always Here, For Good”. Lee Chisholm, Loan & Business Development Officer serving Southern Worcester & Wicomico Counties in Maryland, and northern Accomack County in Virginia, will share the latest opportunities with the membership.
The Leonard "Buddy" Burton award is given to a business leader who consistently demonstrates excellence in professional and community leadership and exhibits the highest of moral and ethical standards. Giving back to the community for community betterment is a strong criteria for nomination of Outstanding Business Person of the Year. The nominee must have been employed by or have owned a Chincoteague Island business for at least 5 years.
The John White Shields award is given to an individual who gives freely of their time and energy and whose contributions to the betterment of the community have been impactful. Contributions can be civic, social, educational or charitable in nature to receive the Outstanding Citizen of the Year award. Nominee must have been a resident of Chincoteague Island for at least 5 years.
Lunch options:
*Riptide’s Rockfish Sandwich-Lettuce, tomato, lemon dill tartar on brioche bun with fries & pickle
*Pony Pennin’ Burger-Gourmet steak burger w/BBQ sauce, pepper jack cheese, bacon, onion rings w/ fries & pickle
*Southwest Salad-Southwest corn and black bean salsa, tortilla strips, avocado, tomatoes, chipotle ranch. Choose Grilled Chicken or Broiled Shrimp as optional add-ons.
Please RSVP to joanne@chincoteaguechamber.com by May 9th with your lunch choice for planning purposes and let us know if you have any dietary restrictions.
Deadline for nominations is April 28, 2024!!
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