The 2023 Awards Dinner is set for Tuesday, June 13th at the
Olde Wicks Factory!
There are many "unsung heroes" among the Highland Community and the Annual Awards Dinner is our opportunity to show our gratitude for their dedication and service!
Please show your support and nominate someone deserving of an award in one or more of the below categories and join us to celebrate at the
Annual Awards! (Invites to come!)
*Download a nomination form HERE!
*deadline for nomination is May 1st

2022
​Highland Chamber of Commerce Awards

Meet our 2022 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.
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Congratulations to our 2022 Award Recipients
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Josie Hapack
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.
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Lisa Michael
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.​
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​Sarah Sloan
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.
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​Tom Hill 
​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.​
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Don Johannes
​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!
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Jackson Marchal 2020 Helping Hands Award Recipient
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Therese Korte 2020 Business Person of the Year Award Recipient
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Matthew Stallard 2020 Bill Pierce Chamber Member of the Year Award Recipient
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Ryan Goodwin 2020 Bob Hardy Citizen of the Year Award Recipient
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Paula Redman 2020 Homer Poss Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient
Physical Address: 1216 Main Street Highland, IL 62249
Phone: 618-654-3721

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