Nomination Deadline for Semi-Annual Business of Character Award

Nomination Deadline for Business of Character Award (Chamber-PCC Partnership)


Submit your nomination by 5 p.m. on July 9.


The Worthington Area Chamber of Commerce partners with Partners for Citizenship and Character (PCC) to bestow the “Business of Character Award” for Chamber-member
businesses that demonstrate outstanding citizenship and character based on PCC’s “12 Qualities of Citizenship and Character.” They are: tolerance, honesty, diligence, commitment, trustworthiness, moral courage, spirituality, integrity, respect, responsibility, self-discipline and compassion.


The award will be made two times each year. Four judges representing the two organizations select the recipients. Nominations may be made by Chamber-member businesses, or by employees or clients of a Chamber-member business, or PCC members. Self-nomination also is encouraged. The award does not replace or conflict with the Chamber’s Small Business Person of the Year Award.


To nominate a Chamber-member business for the award, e-mail a word-processed document that satisfies the nomination criteria described below to kathryn@worthingtonchamber.org .



Nominee information should include business name, main contact name and title, complete address, phone and fax number and e-mail. Nominator information should include your name, business name and title, complete address, phone and fax number and e-mail.



Describe briefly the work of the nominated organization, including the number of employees and when the business was founded. The nominee must be a current business member of the Chamber. (To verify Chamber membership, search the online business directory on this Web site or phone 888-3040.)



Describe ways in which the nominated business has demonstrated outstanding citizenship and character based on PCC’s 12 qualities. Submit any pertinent documents, testimonials or letters of support relative to the nomination (optional).




Past winners of the award include Park National Bank; Cam Taylor Realtors; Worthington Industries; and Owens Construction Contracting Co.

Click here to download the nomination form, deadlines and criteria as a PDF document.