Now Accepting 2026 Business of the Year Nominations
Who deserves to be recognized as one of the very best?

Every day, local businesses are creating jobs, serving customers, supporting charities, sponsoring youth sports, investing in our community, and helping make Somerset and Pulaski County a better place to live, work, and do business.

Now it’s their turn to be recognized.

The Somerset-Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for our 2026 Business of the Year Awards, and we need your help!

Think about the businesses that have inspired you over the past year…

  • The company that always goes the extra mile.
  • The entrepreneur who turned a dream into a successful business.
  • The nonprofit making a lasting impact.
  • The educator changing lives.
  • The business owner who gives back to the community time and time again.
  • The special event that brought our community together.

If someone comes to mind, nominate them today!

You don’t have to own a business to submit a nomination—anyone can nominate! Simply tell us why your nominee deserves to be recognized, and our independent selection committee will do the rest. If you’re unsure which award category they belong in, don’t worry—we’ll determine that for you.

Awards will be handed out for the following categories:

  • Number of Employees-
    (1-5, 6-10, 11-20, 21-50, 51-100, 101-200, 201-500, 501-1000+)
  • Non-Profit
  • Civic Club
  • Woman in Business Award
  • Rising Star Award
  • Entrepreneurial Success Story
  • New Business of the Year
  • Excellence in Education Award
  • Special Event in the Community

Procedure for Nominating a business:

  1. Nomination forms must be submitted to the Somerset-Pulaski Chamber of Commerce by Friday, November 20, 2026.
  2. An Independent Business Selection Committee will meet thereafter to select and determine the award winners.
  3. The announcement and recognition of the honorees will be made at the Chamber of Commerce Banquet Thursday, January 21, 2027.
  4. Please attach a list of: Community Activities / List of Community Organizations – Offices held / Additional information – Why nominee feels this business deserves to be selected as the “Business of the Year” or other selected categories.

Someone you know deserves this recognition. Take just five minutes and nominate them today!

Business Of The Year 2026

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Criteria for Selection:
1. Nominated Business must be a member of the Somerset-Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce.
2. Nominated Business must have been in business in the Somerset-Pulaski County area for at least two (2) years.
*(New Comer excluded)
3. Nominated business must be involved in Community Activities.
4. Nominees must write a short paragraph as to why this business should be selected.
5. Nominees are responsible for contacting the nominated business and getting approval for nomination.
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT NOMINATION:
Friday, November 20, 2026