2025 Community Awards Gala
Date and Time
Friday Jan 24, 2025
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM CST
January 24, 2025
6:00-10:00 p.m.
Location
DoubleTree by Hilton St. Paul East
2201 Burns Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55119
Fees/Admission
Register by December 27
$--Single Ticket
$--Table of 8 (includes table signage)
$25--Bottle of wine for your table (red and white available). Purchase when registering and bottle will be waiting for you when seated at dinner.
Tickets Are Non Refundable
Once you have registered, no refunds will be given.
entree is gluten free and will be served unless Vegetarian option requested--must be indicated in registration notes along with any food allergies.
Please Note: By registering for this event, you are accepting that you could be photographed and the image could be posted on social media.
Website
Description
Seeking Community Award Nominations
Deadline for Nominations: November 18, 2024
CLICK LINK TO NOMINATE
https://members.woodburychamber.org/form/view/34168
Community Awards Gala
Friday, January 24, 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton St. Paul East
2201 Burns Avenue, St. Paul
6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Register by December 27, 2024
Nominate a Business, Educator, Everyday Hero, Public Safety Worker and Nonprofit who has made a difference in the Woodbury area community this year! Award recipients will be recognized at the January 24th Community Awards Gala.
Criteria for each category listed below. Submit nominations by clicking online link:
https://members.woodburychamber.org/form/view/34168
Nomination Criteria:
Business of the Year—Nominee must be a Woodbury Area Chamber of Commerce member in good standing with an active business located or operating in the Woodbury area for a minimum of five years. The business should stand out as a leader in both their industry and our community; exemplifying leadership, community support, business success, commitment to their employees, or economic growth. Chamber Executive Committee members are not eligible for this award.
Educator of the Year—Nominee must be a licensed teacher who instructs students PK-12 at a public or private school within the Woodbury area and taught during the 2023-2024 school year. Nominee should exemplify outstanding service, innovation and dedication to the field of education, fellow educators and area youth. We're seeking nominations for teachers who demonstrate an unwavering commitment to student success and inspire students of all backgrounds and abilities to reach their full potential. Honor a teacher who makes an impact!
Everyday Hero—Nominee must reside in the Woodbury area and demonstrated outstanding public service to the community or positively influenced someone's life through compassion, kindness, generosity. Tell us about a person whose good deeds went above and beyond to help others. Chamber Executive Committee members are not eligible for this award.
Nonprofit of the Year—Nominee must be an active 501-C3 organization located or operating in the Woodbury area for a minimum of three years, a Woodbury chamber member in good standing and made a significant contribution to the local area that created a meaningful and positive impact. Nominate a nonprofit group that provides innovative or exemplary services and is dedicated to making a real difference.
Public Safety Worker of the Year—Nominee must be employed as a public safety worker with the Woodbury area and been involved in an event or circumstance that displayed heroism, community service, bravery or dedication in 2024.
Past Award Recipients (Last 5 Years)
- Business: Sparkle Plenty Professional Cleaners, Dorothy Ann Bakery, Jersey Mike’s Subs, Angelina's Kitchen, Culvers of Woodbury
- Everyday Hero (formerly Citizen): Jodi Ritacca, Matt Johnson, Bash for Brains Eva Thompson/Leah Huxtable, Donna Stafford, Roger Green
- Educator: Nataliya Dorweiler, Lake Middle School; Joan Holper, Red Rock Elementary; Krissi Bohlson/Marianne Taiwo, Primrose School of Woodbury; Jacquelyn Bock, Woodbury High School; Louise Erickson, New Life Academy
- Public Safety Worker: Detectives Lynn Lawrence & Lucas Rogers, Woodbury Police Sergeant Chris Donahoe; Lee Vague, City of Woodbury; Woodbury Public Safety Department First Responders, Kris Mienert, Woodbury Assistant Public Safety Director/Assistant Police Chief and Greg Rinzel, Cottage Grove Police Captain
- Nonprofit: Woodbury Ambassador Royal Family, Woodbury Heritage Society, Custom One Charities, Woodbury Community Foundation, Woodbury Senior Living
Celebrate Together on January 24m 2025! Register by December 26th!
Join us for an unforgettable night of celebration, socializing and camaraderie at our Community Awards Gala as we recognize this year’s community award recipients.
Sponsor the Event!
A variety of Gala sponsorships are available--many include tickets to the event!
Click Here for more information on sponsorship opportunities.
Donate to the Silent Auction and Wine Pull
Seeking gift baskets, gift cards and items valued at $50 or greater for the silent auction and bottles of wine for the wine pull. If you wish to donate, contact michele@woodburychamber.org.
All items must be at the chamber office by December 15. All donors will be recognized at the event.
