CNHCC Awards

The Central New Hampshire Chamber of Commerce Awards Program celebrates outstanding contributions to the Central NH community, recognizing excellence across various categories. We are now accepting nominations for the 2027 awards, which will be presented at our Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony in June 2027.

This program offers a chance to honor both Chamber members and non-members who have made significant contributions to community spirit, service, and quality of life, as well as demonstrated exceptional business leadership, innovation, and success.

Non-Profit Award of Excellence

This award recognizes a non-profit organization (CNHCC member or non-member) whose strategic vision, passion, and perseverance have increased the well-being and safety of residents of all ages, enhanced the quality of life in our region, and/or contributed to the economic sustainability of Central NH. Nominees must operate in one of the 23 towns served by the Chamber.

AWARD RECIPIENTS

2026 Whole Village Family Resource Center
2025 Transport Central

Chamber Member of the Year Award

This award is given to a Chamber member business or organization in good standing that demonstrates Chamber involvement (event attendance, event hosting, sponsorship, in-kind donations, board or committee membership, volunteer service), community involvement (organization membership, youth programs, educational programs, volunteerism, donations) and high business standards (strong ethics, support of others in the business community, excellent customer service/reputation).

AWARD RECIPIENTS

2026 Workflō Consulting
2025 The Dam Brewhouse & Profile Spirits

Outstanding Community Partner Award

Open to both members and non-members in one of the 23 towns served by the Chamber, this award acknowledges an organization or individual that has made a significant contribution to the Central NH community by sharing their time, actions, talent, dedication, and/or monetary support. The recipient of this award has made a lasting and meaningful contribution to the community over multiple years, above and beyond what is required or expected of them in their employment role or business sector.

AWARD RECIPIENTS

2026 John-Scott Sherburne
2025 Deb Hughes Purdue

Eligibility Rules

Individuals and companies are encouraged to nominate their own business for an award.
You do not need to be a CNHCC member to nominate an individual or organization for an award.
Cannot be a business, organization, or individual represented on the current Board of Directors.
Candidates may be nominated for more than one category but will not be eligible to win in
more than one category.
A completed Nomination Form must be submitted for each award category nomination.
The CNHCC Staff & Board reserves the right to remove any nomination(s) deemed incomplete or ineligible.
An award may not be issued for every category, depending on the nominations received.
A nominee may be issued an award for a category other than the one for which they were
nominated.
A business or individual is ineligible to win the same award category more than once in three years.
Finalists may be photographed during the event.