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BUSINESS & CITIZEN OF THE YEAR
Thank you for taking the time to nominate one of our community members and businesses for a very prestigious honor!
The PEOPLE and the BUSINESSES make Dolores great, and we are honored to recognize them! Nominations are due by Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
The Dolores Chamber Board will take the final vote on Business and Citizen of the Year based on nominations and guidelines that we feel best represent the qualities of Citizen or Business of the Year.
NEW THIS YEAR! You can vote for 2 new Dolores business award categories:
BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE and BEST RESTAURANT
These awards will be given to Dolores businesses with the most public votes (see below).
Awards will be given at the Dolores Chamber Banquet on Saturday, October 18th at the Dolores Community Center.
Nomination and voting form is below.
NOTE: Only 1 vote or nomination per category per individual will be accepted. Multiple submissions per individual will disqualify all submissions by them. All entries due by September 30th, 2025.
Citizen of the Year
A person that goes the extra mile for the community. They may display leadership, initiative, creativity and dedication. Through their involvement, they inspire others and make a difference in other’s lives. Consider the following in making your nomination:
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Initiative – Demonstrates ability to take charge by creating or developing programs, projects, or activities that impact the community.
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Creativity – Develops/proposes creative ways to accomplish things.
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Dedication – Dedicated to achieving results.
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Inspiration – Inspires others to better serve the community by challenging them to believe in something more.
Business of the Year
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Contributes and promotes growth, stability and improvement.
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May play a leadership role in civic activities. Gives of themselves in time and resources to the community.
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Supports other local businesses.
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Promotes the area as a good place in which to live and do business.
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Demonstrates good customer service and community relationships.
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Shows innovative and creative business practices.
NEW THIS YEAR! Vote for Best Customer Service and Best Restaurant Awards.