Gala &
Awards Night
Award Nominations

November 13th, 2025
at The Brick House in Wyckoff, NJ

Help us celebrate excellence in Bergen County—nominate a standout business or leader for categories like Business of the Year, Community Impact, Emerging (Young) Leader, Chamber Champion, Innovative/Creative Business, or New Business of the Year.

Nomination Details

Award Category

Nominee Type

Nominee Legal Name (Individual: First & Last; Business: Legal Name)

Public/Brand Name (if different)

Website

Primary Category / Industry

Business Address

Primary Contact Person (Name & Title)

Primary Contact Email

Primary Contact Phone

Relationship to Nominee

Executive Summary (300–500 words)

Impact Highlights (3–5 bullets; short lines)

Support Files (press, one-pager, letters, stats) — up to 5 files

Link #1

Link #2

Link #3

Category-Specific Questions

Business of the Year

Year Founded (YYYY)

# Employees in Bergen County

Locations in Bergen County

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) — examples & outcomes

Growth Evidence (e.g., revenue % or jobs)

Leadership Initiatives

Community Impact Award

Community Need Addressed

Programs / Initiatives Overview

Outcomes & Measurement (people served, outcomes achieved)

Partnerships/Collaborations

Emerging (Young) Leader

DOB (mm/dd/yyyy)

Current Title & Organization

Leadership Examples

Innovation Examples

Community Service / Mentorship (optional)

Chamber Champion

Years Active in Chamber

Committees / Programs Supported

Volunteer Contributions (time, roles, outcomes)

How their efforts advanced the Chamber mission & local business growth

Innovative/Creative Business of the Year

Innovation Description (product/service/model/process)

Novelty & Differentiation

Market/Community Impact (metrics, adoption, testimonials)

IP/Recognitions (optional)

New Business of the Year

Launch Date (mm/yyyy)

Founding Story & Problem Solved

Early Traction (customers, revenue run rate, jobs)

Community Engagement (hiring, collaborations, giveback)

References (Optional but Recommended)

Reference #1 — Name & Role Email Phone

Reference #2 — Name & Role Email Phone

Accessibility & Publicity

Pronunciation Notes (optional)

Photo/Media Opt-In I give permission to use submitted logos/photos for program & stage visuals.

Nominator (Your) Details

Your Name

Your Company/Org & Role

Your Email

Your Phone

I confirm this information is accurate to the best of my knowledge and consent to be contacted regarding this nomination.

Finalists are announced approximately 2 weeks before the event.

Get in touch

Get more information about the Bergen County Chamber of Commerce by simply sending us an email anytime you want. We are open to all suggestions from our audience.

Address

189 N. Franklin Tpk.
Ramsey, NJ 07446

Call us

(201) 500-8612

Email

membership@bergencountychamber.com

About

The Bergen County Chamber of Commerce, is an organization that helps promote business in Bergen County, NJ through fostering new business relationships and forming strategic alliances.

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