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ALVA CHAMBER
Citizen's Choice Awards Gala

The Alva Chamber of Commerce loves to recognize and honor citizens and businesses who have significantly contributed to the community in the past year by hosting the Citizen's Choice Awards Gala.

Community members have the opportunity to nominate those who will receive the awards. Nominations for the 2025 awards will be accepted until January 31, 2025. From the nominations received, the TOP 3 in each category will be announced for a second round of voting. TOP 3 votes will open February 10 and close on February 28 for the winner to be announce at the Gala on March 28.

Only one vote per email address will be counted. Because we have so many fabulous people and businesses, those who have won within the last five years are not eligible to win again.

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You're invited to take a Retro Rewind to the 1980s as we celebrate YOU, our citizens and businesses who go far out to serve the Alva community and beyond!

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Tickets for the event are available to purchase at the Chamber beginning February 10. Chamber businesses will receive a free ticket according to their investment levels. Tables are available to purchase on a first come, first serve basis.

CAST YOUR VOTE!

Congratulations to the following nominees for the 2025 Citizen's Choice Awards!
Voting is open through February 28, 2025. Winners will be announced at the 10th Annual Gala on March 28, 2025.
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Bios and photos of each nominee are coming soon!

Nomination Categories

Here's a look at the description of each category.

Arts, Theatre, and Music

This is a person (or group) who has shown exceptional talent and leadership in the Arts, Theatre, and Music fields.

Community Positive Impact 

This is a person (or group) who has shown exceptional positive impact within the community in 2024.

Educator of the Year 

This is an educator who has made a positive impact on students and colleagues in our community

Healthcare Professional of the Year 

This is an award dedicated to a healthcare professional, not limited to only human health of all kinds but also animal health.

Public Safety Professional of the Year 

This is a person who keeps the public safe (i.e. police, firefighter, EMS, prison guard, etc.)

Entertainment Business of the Year  

This is a business who creates an atmosphere of entertainment. The Entertainment Business of the Year must be a current Chamber member. 

Retail Business of the Year

This is a business who is a retailer in our community. The Retail Business of the Year must be a current Chamber member.

Service Business of the Year 

This is a business who provides a service to the community. The Service Business of the Year must be a Chamber Member.

Stores without Doors Business of the Year 

The Stores without Doors Business of the Year award began in 2024 to honor those individuals who may have a business but don't have a storefront or who may be an individual contractor within an established business.

Citizen of the Year

This person should exhibit qualities that include but are not limited to active community involvement, strong leadership, dedication to improving the lives of others, a commitment to social responsibility, a positive influence on the community, demonstrating a deep care and commitment to Alva.

Lifetime Achievement Award

This living person should exhibit qualities that include but are not limited to noteworthy contributions to Alva over a significant period of time, showcasing exceptional leadership, impactful innovation, mentorship, and dedication to Alva with a lasting positive influence accompanied by a strong reputation for ethical conduct and commitment to excellence.

Former Winners

Since the Citizen's Choice Awards Chamber Gala was brought back to life in November of 2015, many quality candidates have been recognized. The nomination and awards process has evolved over time, as well. Many of the categories have changed, and in the beginning, we only had a nomination process. The Top 3 recognition began in 2020.

2024 Awards Winners

On April 4, 2024, with the theme of the Roaring 20s, members of the Alva Community gathered at 4 Generations Organic dressed to impress, anxiously awaiting each award to be given. After weeks of nominations and voting, these were the award winners selected by Alva citizens.

2023 Awards Winners

These award winners, selected by Alva citizens, were presented at the annual gala on Thursday, March 23, 2023.

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2022 Awards Winners

Arts, Music, & Theatre

Kimberly Weast

Community Positive Impact

Karen Koehn

Educator of the Year

Janet Cunningham

Healthcare Professional of the Year

Terry Lohmann

Public Safety Professional of the Year

Rudy Briggs, Jr.

Large Business of the Year

Windy Ford

Small Business of the Year

The Vanilla Bean

Citizen of the Year

Joe Phillips

Lifetime Achievement

Charles Tucker

2021 Awards Winners

Arts, Music, & Theatre

Mickey Jordan

Educator of the Year

Krista Starbuck

Healthcare Professional of the Year

Brentney Lowenstein

Public Safety Professional of the Year

Patrick Harris

Youth Entrepreneur

Cade & Mackinze Mackey

Business of the Year

Alva's Market

Citizen of the Year

Jesse Jones

Lifetime Achievement

Thamazin Harrison

2020 Awards Winners

Arts, Music, & Theatre

Nick Bradt

Educator of the Year

Ron Rader

Healthcare Professional of the Year

Ruthie Spurgeon

Public Safety Professional of the Year

Adam Honeyman

Youth Entrepreneur

Kayla Leeper

Business of the Year

Holder Drug

Citizen of the Year

Adam Jordan

Lifetime Achievement Award

Marione Martin

2019 Awards Winners

Arts, Music, & Theatre

Nescatunga Humanities Council

Educator of the Year

Shane Feely

Healthcare Professional of the Year

Paige Kruckenberg

Law Enforcement Professional of the Year

Kris Franta

Firefighter of the Year

​Jordan Leon

Youth Entrepreneur

Caleb Chapman

Citizen of the Year

Joelle Randall

Lifetime Achievement

Rose Blunk

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