Chamber Awards

For nomination submittal for the 2025 Awards, click HERE!

Congratulations to our 2024 Award Recipients

Meet our 2024 Highland Chamber of Commerce Award recipients!
There are many unsung heroes in our community whose achievements might go unnoticed. The Highland Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize and thank you for your commitment to the community and your contributions in making Highland the best place to Live, Learn, Work,
Shop and Play.

Abby Athmer
Helping Hands Award
Presented to a young person in the greater Highland area who has dedicated substantial time and energy to making our community better.

Nominee must be under the age of 24.

Terry Aebischer
Business Person of the Year Award
Presented to a local business person who has shown outstanding performance and success in his/her industry and a “beyond-the-call-of-duty” dedication to Highland. In addition to holding a leadership role in his/her company, the honoree has actively participated in service organizations, governing boards, and other civic committees, promoting growth and development for all Highland businesses.

Dr. Marcus Alvarado
Bill Pierce Chamber Member of the Year Award
Presented to a member of the Highland Chamber of Commerce who has exhibited extraordinary service to the organization, and who has made use of his/her business skills for betterment of the entire community. This person has held Chamber leadership positions; being a board member, project chairperson or active volunteer and has shown initiative and creativity in pursuing the goals of his/her business or profession.

Judy Neier
Bob Hardy Citizen of the Year Award
Presented to someone who has supported and enhanced the image and civic progress of Highland. The person has contributed substantial personal time, financial support, and/or effort to the community and civic events, thereby leading to a higher standard of living in the Highland area.

Howard Held
Homer Poss Lifetime Achievement Award
Presented to an individual who has made a significant positive impact on the Highland community through his or her past achievements over a long period of time and who has enhanced the quality of life for Highland area residents. This award will not necessarily be presented each year, but only when the selection committee feels there is a need to honor a special Highland contributor.

A complete listing of our past Award Recipients can be found HERE!

The Value

As a business person in today’s economy, it is imperative that you apply all the tools available to you in order to succeed. Many of the tools necessary for expanding your business and reaching potential customers and clients are only available to you through your local Chamber of Commerce.