Chamber Superlatives!
The Rockford Chamber loves to celebrate excellence – Forty Future Lleaders Under 40, People You Should know and our Citizen of the Year.
But we also like to celebrate the everyday people who make our lives better. The ones who bring us a little joy, good humor, inspiration, or even just a really, really cool car.
These are the folks we want to celebrate with the Chamber Superlative awards!
Think back to your High School Yearbook: Most likely to change the world. Class Clown. Most unforgettable. Best couple. You probably remember your school spirit awards.
This year, we want to celebrate the individuals and organizations who make our community a brighter, more fun place to live.
But we also like to celebrate the everyday people who make our lives better. The ones who bring us a little joy, good humor, inspiration, or even just a really, really cool car.
These are the folks we want to celebrate with the Chamber Superlative awards!
Think back to your High School Yearbook: Most likely to change the world. Class Clown. Most unforgettable. Best couple. You probably remember your school spirit awards.
This year, we want to celebrate the individuals and organizations who make our community a brighter, more fun place to live.
Nominations are now open for the following categories:
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1. Most Likely to Take Over the World
2. Most likely to Get Something Done 3. Most Likely to Brighten Up Your Day 4. Most Trustworthy 5. Most Unforgettable Person 6. Most Iconic Artist 7. Best Dressed Person 8. Knows Everyone in the Room 9. Best Shoulder to Cry On 10. First to Volunteer |
11. Class Clown
12. Most Hopeful for the Future 13. Best Motivational Speaker 14. Most Likely to Save the Planet 15. Most Adorable Office Pet 16. The Hustle Award 17. Smartest Person in The Room 18. The Up & Comer Award 19. Best Amateur Chef 20. Best Professional Chef |
21. Drives the Coolest Car
22. Hardest Working Volunteer 23. Most Unique Workspace 24. Inventor’s Club 25. The A.V. Club 26. Rockford’s Booster Club 27. Most Impactful Duo 28. Varsity Team 29. Rockford’s Pep Band 30. The Rockford Spirit Awar |
Criteria for Each Category
1. Most Likely to Take Over the World – Know someone who is a dynamic leader? Someone who inspires the people he works with every day? We want to recognize your fearless leader.
2. Most likely to Get Something Done – Hard-working, reliable, you can count on them to complete a project. This all-star might be overlooked but you know your organization wouldn’t be as effective without their tireless effort to get stuff done.
3. Most Likely to Brighten Up Your Day – You know this person, the one you can count on to pick up your spirits, make you laugh, and generally make your day better. If they can lift your spirits daily, they should be your nominee.
4. Most Trustworthy – These are the folks you can most confide in, the ones who offer the right mixture of support and helpfulness, and who’s word is as good as their bond.
5. Most Unforgettable Person – Everybody you know somehow also knows this person. Their bright personality, booming voice and undeniable force of will makes an immediate impression.
6. Most Iconic Artist – This creator is most likely to bring brilliant colors to your world. Whether it’s paint, photos, videos or any other visual art medium, this person will make you look at your world in a whole new light.
7. Best Dressed – Everybody’s crazy ‘bout a sharp dressed friend. Who’s pocket square always matches their tie? Who’s always got the perfect shoes for the dress? Who knows how to accessorize like a dynamo? Show us your nominee’s best looks.
8. Knows Everyone in the Room – Do you need an introduction to someone you don’t know? Who can you turn to that’s certain to make that crucial connection? This networking all-star is someone you can count on to be that.
9. Best Shoulder to Cry On – This person time and time again has the emotional intelligence to know when to be quiet and be present when you are struggling. To offer words of encouragement, or just a well-timed hug. Nominate your counselor, your therapist, or that good friend you can always rely on.
10. First to Volunteer – Whenever you have a project or a task that needs to get started, you know who to call. This volunteer can be counted to raise their hand and step forward at the crucial moment.
11. Class Clown – Guaranteed to get a laugh, this person has the right quip at the right time. Whether it’s a groaner or an outright belly laugh, you can rely on this person to break the tension and bring the funny.
12. Most Hopeful for the Future – This person has their eyes on the future of Rockford, looking for opportunities to collaborate and build a better city.
13. Best Motivational Speaker – Who can stride to the front of the room and spark inspiration to a crowd? What’s the person you can count on to create a dynamic presentation, with or without a PowerPoint? Who do you look forward to hearing talk whenever you have the opportunity?
14. Most Likely to Save the Planet – This leader is working on ways to fix the broken things, solve complex problems, and start the ball rolling to change the world.
15. Most Adorable Office Pet – Fluffy, friendly, aloof, there’s something about this creature that is simply iconic.
16. The Hustle Award - Somehow, this person is always moving, always working on something or volunteering for something else – you just don’t know how they do it.
17. Smartest Person in The Room – Thoughtful, inquisitive, thought-provoking. If you have a question about a complex subject, you can count on this person to give you an insightful answer.
18. The Up & Comer Award – This young person is seeing their career blossom and grow in big ways. You can see them leading the charge in their business or the community with their vision and energy.
19. Best Amateur Chef – When they invite you to their home for dinner, you accept. Immediately. Because you know you’re in for a night of culinary bliss. This person makes the most of their hobby and loves to share their favorite creations with friends around a table of deliciousness.
20. Best Professional Chef – You know the restaurant you want to be at whenever this chef is working. The creations coming out of their kitchen are second to none, and you’d take guests from out of town to show them that Rockford has restaurants worthy of renown.
21. Drives the Coolest Car – This person loves to let you know they’re having fun when they drive around in that vintage, classic ride. Their car is more than a hobby, it’s a passion.
22. Hardest Working Volunteer – This is the person who’ll put their whole effort into a project that they’re doing just because it needs to be done. This is the volunteer everyone wishes they had on their team, always making sure the hard work of any project gets done, even – and especially – if they’re doing it themselves.
23. Most Unique Workspace – Every time you visit this company, you secretly wish you worked there. Whether it’s the big windows, the innovative workplace atmosphere, the breakfast bar, the game room, or the bright colors, this workspace sparks the kind of joy that has job applicants clamoring for an opportunity to work there.
24. Inventor’s Club – These are the makers that makers respect most – the company that has sparked the imagination of its employees to create something innovative and essential.
25. The A.V. Club – This company or organization knows how to put on a show. Whether it’s producing films, music, podcasts or videos, these are the people who know how to grab your attention and tell you a gripping, compelling story.
26. Rockford’s Booster Club – If you ever needed a group of cheerleaders for the city of Rockford, this would be the company or organization you’d look to first. Everywhere they go, they show their Rockford pride on their sleeves, carrying the banner and waving the flags.
27. Most Impactful Duo – These two people have worked together to make the biggest impact on the city as a team. This is the couple or the partners that, when you think of one, you immediately think of the other because of the way these two people have affected the city of Rockford. Rockford’s dynamic duo.
28. Varsity Team – This sporting organization represents the good sportsmanship, the constant athletic effort, and the drive for excellence that represents Rockford. Professional or amateur, these are the athletes whose jerseys you’d proudly wear.
29. Rockford’s Pep Band – This band is the sound of Rockford, playing shows at local venues and events, and singing the sounds of the soul of Rockford.
30. The Rockford Spirit Award – This individual embodies what we most admire about the triumphant spirit of Rockford. They have overcome adversity, shown resilience, and bring positivity to our community. This is the top award for the most impressive, most visionary and most enthusiastic citizen of Rockford
2. Most likely to Get Something Done – Hard-working, reliable, you can count on them to complete a project. This all-star might be overlooked but you know your organization wouldn’t be as effective without their tireless effort to get stuff done.
3. Most Likely to Brighten Up Your Day – You know this person, the one you can count on to pick up your spirits, make you laugh, and generally make your day better. If they can lift your spirits daily, they should be your nominee.
4. Most Trustworthy – These are the folks you can most confide in, the ones who offer the right mixture of support and helpfulness, and who’s word is as good as their bond.
5. Most Unforgettable Person – Everybody you know somehow also knows this person. Their bright personality, booming voice and undeniable force of will makes an immediate impression.
6. Most Iconic Artist – This creator is most likely to bring brilliant colors to your world. Whether it’s paint, photos, videos or any other visual art medium, this person will make you look at your world in a whole new light.
7. Best Dressed – Everybody’s crazy ‘bout a sharp dressed friend. Who’s pocket square always matches their tie? Who’s always got the perfect shoes for the dress? Who knows how to accessorize like a dynamo? Show us your nominee’s best looks.
8. Knows Everyone in the Room – Do you need an introduction to someone you don’t know? Who can you turn to that’s certain to make that crucial connection? This networking all-star is someone you can count on to be that.
9. Best Shoulder to Cry On – This person time and time again has the emotional intelligence to know when to be quiet and be present when you are struggling. To offer words of encouragement, or just a well-timed hug. Nominate your counselor, your therapist, or that good friend you can always rely on.
10. First to Volunteer – Whenever you have a project or a task that needs to get started, you know who to call. This volunteer can be counted to raise their hand and step forward at the crucial moment.
11. Class Clown – Guaranteed to get a laugh, this person has the right quip at the right time. Whether it’s a groaner or an outright belly laugh, you can rely on this person to break the tension and bring the funny.
12. Most Hopeful for the Future – This person has their eyes on the future of Rockford, looking for opportunities to collaborate and build a better city.
13. Best Motivational Speaker – Who can stride to the front of the room and spark inspiration to a crowd? What’s the person you can count on to create a dynamic presentation, with or without a PowerPoint? Who do you look forward to hearing talk whenever you have the opportunity?
14. Most Likely to Save the Planet – This leader is working on ways to fix the broken things, solve complex problems, and start the ball rolling to change the world.
15. Most Adorable Office Pet – Fluffy, friendly, aloof, there’s something about this creature that is simply iconic.
16. The Hustle Award - Somehow, this person is always moving, always working on something or volunteering for something else – you just don’t know how they do it.
17. Smartest Person in The Room – Thoughtful, inquisitive, thought-provoking. If you have a question about a complex subject, you can count on this person to give you an insightful answer.
18. The Up & Comer Award – This young person is seeing their career blossom and grow in big ways. You can see them leading the charge in their business or the community with their vision and energy.
19. Best Amateur Chef – When they invite you to their home for dinner, you accept. Immediately. Because you know you’re in for a night of culinary bliss. This person makes the most of their hobby and loves to share their favorite creations with friends around a table of deliciousness.
20. Best Professional Chef – You know the restaurant you want to be at whenever this chef is working. The creations coming out of their kitchen are second to none, and you’d take guests from out of town to show them that Rockford has restaurants worthy of renown.
21. Drives the Coolest Car – This person loves to let you know they’re having fun when they drive around in that vintage, classic ride. Their car is more than a hobby, it’s a passion.
22. Hardest Working Volunteer – This is the person who’ll put their whole effort into a project that they’re doing just because it needs to be done. This is the volunteer everyone wishes they had on their team, always making sure the hard work of any project gets done, even – and especially – if they’re doing it themselves.
23. Most Unique Workspace – Every time you visit this company, you secretly wish you worked there. Whether it’s the big windows, the innovative workplace atmosphere, the breakfast bar, the game room, or the bright colors, this workspace sparks the kind of joy that has job applicants clamoring for an opportunity to work there.
24. Inventor’s Club – These are the makers that makers respect most – the company that has sparked the imagination of its employees to create something innovative and essential.
25. The A.V. Club – This company or organization knows how to put on a show. Whether it’s producing films, music, podcasts or videos, these are the people who know how to grab your attention and tell you a gripping, compelling story.
26. Rockford’s Booster Club – If you ever needed a group of cheerleaders for the city of Rockford, this would be the company or organization you’d look to first. Everywhere they go, they show their Rockford pride on their sleeves, carrying the banner and waving the flags.
27. Most Impactful Duo – These two people have worked together to make the biggest impact on the city as a team. This is the couple or the partners that, when you think of one, you immediately think of the other because of the way these two people have affected the city of Rockford. Rockford’s dynamic duo.
28. Varsity Team – This sporting organization represents the good sportsmanship, the constant athletic effort, and the drive for excellence that represents Rockford. Professional or amateur, these are the athletes whose jerseys you’d proudly wear.
29. Rockford’s Pep Band – This band is the sound of Rockford, playing shows at local venues and events, and singing the sounds of the soul of Rockford.
30. The Rockford Spirit Award – This individual embodies what we most admire about the triumphant spirit of Rockford. They have overcome adversity, shown resilience, and bring positivity to our community. This is the top award for the most impressive, most visionary and most enthusiastic citizen of Rockford
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