The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce its selection as a semi-finalist for the Indiana Chamber Executive Association (ICEA) 2024 Chamber of the Year Award. This prestigious recognition places the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce among the top eight chambers in Indiana.
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In addition to this honor, the Chamber is also a semi-finalist for five Innovation Excellence Awards. These awards celebrate innovative projects and initiatives that have made a significant impact over the past year. The nominated projects include:

• The Success School's Career Cruise
• Ambassador Program
• Connect Bloomington
• New Member Onboarding & Retention Pipelines
• Chamber Insider Updates

"The recognition as a semi-finalist for both the Chamber of the Year and multiple Innovation Excellence Awards is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our staff, volunteers, and members," said Eric Spoonmore, President & CEO of the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce. "These nominations highlight our commitment to excellence and our innovative approach to supporting and enhancing our local business community. We are honored to be recognized among the best chambers in Indiana."

The Outstanding Chamber of the Year Award acknowledges organizational excellence and offers a unique opportunity for chambers to benchmark their strengths against peers. The Innovation Excellence Awards celebrate creative and impactful new projects that have been implemented over the past year.
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The winners will be announced at the ICEA Annual Conference, scheduled for June 13th. The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce looks forward to the opportunity to showcase its achievements and continue its mission of advocating for business, promoting community, and providing valuable resources to its members.

​The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce’s Foundation, The Success School, seeks nominations for the Educator of the Year Awards to be held this year, at the Chamber’s 109th Annual Meeting & Community Awards on September 26th. Teachers, program directors, counselors, administrators, and instructional staff, from either Monroe County Community School Corporation or Richland Bean-Blossom Community School Corporation are eligible for this recognition.
 
“The Success School is deeply committed to celebrating the outstanding educators who shape the future of our community,” said Katie Sensabaugh, Director of The Chamber’s Foundation & Internal Operations. “These educators not only excel in their professional roles but also significantly contribute to the well-being and development of our students. We are proud to honor their dedication and impact through these awards.”
 
Outstanding Educator Awards will recognize outstanding service and dedication to the field of education, fellow educators, and Monroe County youth.
 
Those wishing to nominate a deserving educator should contact the Chamber’s Success School at (812) 336-6381 or download a nomination application from the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce’s website at www.ChamberBloomington.org. Nominations are due by August 5th, 2024, to be eligible for consideration.
 
The Educator of the Year Awards program was established in 2001 to bring members of the business and education communities together while recognizing and celebrating outstanding contributions in the field of K-12 education. The highly coveted awards are given to individuals who have been nominated by school staff, parents, students, and the business community at the Educator of the Year Awards. This year, the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce will be adding the Educator of the Year award program to the 109th Annual Meeting & Community Awards on September 26th.

​The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce it is now accepting nominations for the 14th Annual Women Excel Bloomington (WEB). Each year, several women are recognized for their outstanding leadership in influencing the growth of others in the community and/or in their professional organization. WEB has a history of recognizing local, civic-minded women from various backgrounds and professions who mentor others and lead by example. Through their actions and initiatives, these women serve as an inspiration and demonstrate outstanding leadership in all they do. These prestigious business leadership awards will be presented at the WEB Awards reception scheduled for Thursday, August 22nd at One World at Woolery Mill.
 
WEB nominees serve as an inspiration, helping others to excel as they lead by example. They may be employed in either the business sector or a non-profit organization. Other criteria include:

• The nominees must be at least 21 years of age or older.
• Chamber membership is not required; EXCEPT for nominees who live outside of Monroe County, who must be a Chamber member in good standing.
• Nominees cannot be a previous WEB award winner (a full list is available on our website).
• Nominees should balance their professional contributions with demonstrated leadership through community service or in volunteer capacities outside of their occupational obligations.

 
"The Women Excel Bloomington Awards highlight the incredible achievements of women who make a significant impact in our community," said Eric Spoonmore, President and CEO of the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce. "These women not only excel in their professional roles but also inspire others through their dedication and leadership. We look forward to honoring their contributions and celebrating their successes."
 
Nominations may be submitted on the Chamber’s website (chamberbloomington.org/webnominations). A nomination form is also available online or by calling the Chamber at (812) 336-6381. All nominations should be submitted to the Chamber on or before Monday, July 1, 2024 at 5:00p.m.