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SUMMARY:2023 Annual Membership Meeting and Awards Celebration Presented by Taylor Telecom
DESCRIPTION:**TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT!**\n\n\n\nPresented by Taylor Telecom\, The Annual Meeting & Awards Celebration is the Chamber's annual party where we celebrate the past year\, celebrate the future\, and honor those who have helped shape that future.\n\n\n\nRecognition is given to outstanding achievements of business community leaders and organizations\, as well as giving thanks to member companies\, individuals and volunteers. This year's event is sponsored by Taylor Telecom.\n\n\n\nTo purchase a table or ticket\, please contact Ashley DiMauro.\n\n\n\nFor general information about the Annual Meeting\, please contact Shannel Anderson\, Director of Member Engagement.\n\n\n\nCitizen of the Year Award\, presented by the Abilene Chamber of Commerce\, has been given annually since 1946 to a person (or persons) who has made an impact on our great city. Individuals and organizations are invited to nominate someone they believe has contributed in an outstanding manner to the betterment of the Abilene community over the last year\, several years or a lifetime in determining the award. Nominate an outstanding Abilenian here. To view a list of past recipients\, click here. \n\n\n\nTo view a list of past recipients for all other awards below\, click here.\n\n\n\nChairman's Award is chosen by the current Chairman of the Board of the Abilene Chamber of Commerce. This award goes to an individual who has excelled and gone above and beyond in their participation within the Chamber.\n\n \n\nExcellence in Agriculture Award is chosen by the Chamber Agriculture committee\, this award is presented to an individual or business who has demonstrated exceptional devotion to the advancement of the agriculture industry in the Big Country area.  \n\n \n\nLeadership Abilene Award is presented to a Leadership Abilene Alumni whose participation in Leadership Abilene has directly resulted in a commitment to the Chamber's mission and activities at an extraordinary level.\n\n \n\nMilitary Affairs Committee (MAC) Award is presented to a Military Affairs Committee member who has shown exceptional selfless commitment to our local military heroes and their families while bridging the gap between Dyess and the Abilene community.\n\n \n\nCorporate Star Award is chosen by the Chamber's Executive Committee from Chamber member nominees and has been traditionally awarded at Business Expo. The Corporate Star Award recognizes a local business with 50 plus employees that goes above and beyond for the Abilene community.\n\n \n\nHispanic Business Council Champion Award is chosen by the Hispanic Business Council\, this award is presented to a Company that has shown exceptional support to the Hispanic Business Council and its mission of building a bridge between Hispanic and non-Hispanic businesses and consumers.\n\n \n\nRedcoat of the Year is nominated by Chamber Redcoats\, the Redcoat of the year is awarded to an individual who goes above and beyond standard Redcoat duties of welcoming new and growing businesses to Abilene while enhancing visibility of established businesses with ribbon cuttings/ground breaking ceremonies and by celebrating anniversaries.\n\n  \n\nYoung Professional of the Year strives to recognize the accomplishments of young professionals in Abilene by highlighting their advancement in their field\, as well as their significant contributions to attract\, retain\, and engage young professionals in the Abilene community. \n\n\n\nNonprofit of the Year Award the Chamber presents this prestigious award to an organization that exemplifies best practices in nonprofit management and professional development while making a profound difference in the lives of citizens of Abilene.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<span style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;"><em><strong>**TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT!**</strong><br />\n<br />\nPresented by </em></span><span style="font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;"><em><a href="https://online.taylortel.net/"><span style="color:#000000\;">Taylor Telecom</span></a></em></span><span style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;"><em>\,&nbsp\;</em>The Annual Meeting &amp\; Awards Celebration is the Chamber&#39\;s annual party where we celebrate the past year\, celebrate the future\, and honor those who have helped shape that future.</span><br style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;" />\n<br style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;" />\n<span style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;">Recognition is given to outstanding achievements of business community leaders and organizations\, as well as giving thanks to member companies\, individuals and volunteers. This year&#39\;s event is sponsored by Taylor Telecom.</span><br style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;" />\n<br style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;" />\n<span style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;"><strong>To purchase a table or ticket\, please contact</strong> </span><span style="font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;"><strong><u><a href="mailto:ashley@abilenechamber.com?subject=Annual%20Celebration%202023&amp\;body=Hello%2C%0A%0AI%20would%20like%20to%20attend%20Celebration.%20"><span style="color:#FF0000\;">Ashley </span></a><font color="#ff0000">DiMauro</font></u></strong></span><span style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;">.<br />\n<br />\nFor general information about the Annual Meeting\, please contact </span><a href="mailto:shannel@abilenechamber.com"><strong><span style="color:#FF0000\;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;">Shannel Anderson</span></span></strong></a><span style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;">\, Director of Member Engagement.</span><br style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;" />\n<br style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;" />\n<strong style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;">Citizen of the Year Award\,&nbsp\;</strong><span style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;">presented by the Abilene Chamber of Commerce\, has been given annually since 1946 to a person (or persons) who has made an impact on our great city. Individuals and organizations are invited to nominate someone they believe has contributed in an outstanding manner to the betterment of the Abilene community over the last year\, several years or a lifetime in determining the award. Nominate an outstanding Abilenian </span><strong><span style="font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;"><a href="https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/3433/File/Celebration/2023OutstandingCitizenoftheYearNominationForm.pdf"><span style="color:#FF0000\;">here</span></a></span></strong><span style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;">. To view a list of past recipients\, </span><strong><span style="font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;"><a href="https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/3433/File/Celebration/ListingofallPastCitizensoftheYear3.pdf"><span style="color:#FF0000\;">click here.&nbsp\;</span></a></span></strong><br style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;" />\n<br />\nTo view a list of past recipients for all other awards below\, <strong><a href="https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/3433/File/Celebration/Previous-Award-Winners-as-of-2023.pdf"><span style="color:#FF0000\;">click here.</span></a></strong><br />\n<br style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;" />\n<strong style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;">Chairman&#39\;s Award</strong><span style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;">&nbsp\;is&nbsp\;</span><span style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;">chosen by the current Chairman of the Board of the Abilene Chamber of Commerce. This award goes to an individual who has excelled and gone above and beyond in their participation within the Chamber.</span><br style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;" />\n<span style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;">&nbsp\;</span><br style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;" />\n<strong style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;">Excellence in Agriculture Award&nbsp\;</strong><span style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;">is chosen by the Chamber Agriculture committee\, this award is presented to an individual or business who has demonstrated exceptional devotion to the advancement of the agriculture industry in the Big Country area.&nbsp\;&nbsp\;</span><br style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;" />\n<span style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;">&nbsp\;</span><br style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;" />\n<strong style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;">Leadership Abilene Award&nbsp\;</strong><span style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;">is presented to a Leadership Abilene Alumni whose participation in Leadership Abilene has directly resulted in a commitment to the Chamber&#39\;s mission and activities at an extraordinary level.</span><br style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;" />\n<span style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;">&nbsp\;</span><br style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;" />\n<strong style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;">Military Affairs Committee (MAC) Award</strong>&nbsp\;is&nbsp\;<span style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;">presented to a Military Affairs Committee member who has shown exceptional selfless commitment to our local military heroes and their families while bridging the gap between Dyess and the Abilene community.</span><br style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;" />\n<span style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;">&nbsp\;</span><br style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;" />\n<strong style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;">Corporate Star Award</strong><span style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;">&nbsp\;</span><span style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;">is chosen by the Chamber&#39\;s Executive Committee from Chamber member nominees and has been traditionally awarded at Business Expo. The&nbsp\;Corporate Star Award recognizes a local business with 50 plus employees that goes above and beyond for the Abilene community.</span><br style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;" />\n<span style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;">&nbsp\;</span><br style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;" />\n<strong style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;">Hispanic Business Council Champion Award</strong><span style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;">&nbsp\;is chosen by the Hispanic Business Council\, this award is presented to a Company that has shown exceptional support to the Hispanic Business Council and its mission of building a bridge between Hispanic and non-Hispanic businesses and consumers.</span><br style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;" />\n<span style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;">&nbsp\;</span><br style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;" />\n<strong style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;">Redcoat of the Year</strong>&nbsp\;is&nbsp\;<span style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;">nominated by Chamber Redcoats\, the Redcoat of the year is awarded to an individual who goes above and beyond standard Redcoat duties of welcoming new and growing businesses to Abilene while enhancing visibility of established businesses with ribbon cuttings/ground breaking ceremonies and by celebrating anniversaries.</span><br style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;" />\n<span style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;">&nbsp\;&nbsp\;</span><br style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;" />\n<strong style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;">Young Professional of the Year</strong>&nbsp\;<span style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;">strives to recognize the accomplishments of young professionals in Abilene by highlighting their advancement in their field\, as well as their significant contributions to attract\, retain\, and engage young professionals in the Abilene community.&nbsp\;</span><br style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;" />\n<br style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;" />\n<strong style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;">Nonprofit of the Year Award</strong><span style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;">&nbsp\;the Chamber presents this prestigious award to an organization that exemplifies best practices in nonprofit management and professional development while making a profound difference in the lives of citizens of Abilene.&nbsp\;</span><br />\n&nbsp\;
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