DCA Award Nominations
Thank you for taking the time to nominate a local business or individual for their commitment to Hermiston. Nominees will be honored at the Hermiston Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Citizens Awards Gala. All businesses, projects, and individuals in the Greater Hermiston Area are eligible for nomination. Deadline for nominations is February 6th, 2023.
Award Criteria
Man & Woman of the Year
- Demonstrates long term leadership through active participation in the greater Hermiston area-based business/organization and/ or is/or has been consistently involved in charitable or community service in the Hermiston Area.
- Exhibits professional accomplishments, overcomes obstacles, and displays significant, innovative attributes which are beneficial to our community.
- Must be a greater Hermiston area resident and have not previously received this award.
Community Champion
- Who is a Community Champion? They can be a public official, a community leader, a concerned citizen, a health or human service worker, a volunteer, etc.- who works hard to improve the quality of life of a particular group or of the community as a whole.
- Must be a greater Hermiston area resident and have not previously received this award.
- Previously named the Merit of Honor.
First Responder of the Year
- Demonstrates leadership through active participation in the Greater Hermiston Area in emergency and non-emergency activities or in public education.
- Provides a significant contribution to the safety and health of Hermiston area citizens.
- Exhibits professional accomplishments, overcomes obstacles, and displays significant, innovative attributes which are beneficial to our community.
- Must be a greater Hermiston area resident and have not previously received this award.