Lifetime Achievement Award Nomination
The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to an exceptional individual who has made a significant positive impact on the Edwardsville/Glen Carbon community through his or her past achievements during a long period of time and has enhanced the quality of life for Edwardsville/Glen Carbon residents.

IMPORTANT – A NOMINEE MUST:
  • have lived or worked in our geographic area;
  • have (or have had, if retired) primary involvement in a private-sector, profit-motivated business with facilities or contributions affecting organizations within the boundaries of Edwardsville CUSD #7;
  • have demonstrated an ongoing commitment to community involvement. A one-time project will be considered, but those individuals demonstrating an ongoing commitment to the business community will be given higher priority.
  • have demonstrated support for the guiding principles* and mission** of the Ed/Glen Chamber.
  • Activities of a business-oriented nature will have priority over non-business-related activities.
  • Voluntary activities will be considered more favorably than performance of activities required by the nominee’s job.
  • Preference given to nominees who are Ed/Glen Chamber members.
PROCEDURE:
  • Nominations shall be confidential.
  • Only the recipient (rather than all award candidates) will be informed and announced.
  • Nominations welcomed from all, provided the proposed candidate meets the listed criteria.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION:
  • When completing this form, please include documents/narratives in support of your nominee. This may include letters of recommendation, resume, news articles, and/or your own personal experience with the individual.
* GUIDING PRINCIPLES:
Chambers of commerce honor and respect capitalism and well-informed private sector job creators as a central and foundational element of regional and national prosperity. Chambers of commerce actively facilitate collaboration and open discussion between business and public officials through education, business advocacy and leadership.

** MISSION:
The Edwardsville/Glen Carbon Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to a strong, private-sector regional economy.

PREVIOUS RECIPIENTS:
Gary Coffey, Dr. Robert Koepke, Edward McCarthy, Robert Wetzel, Gary Niebur, Joe Glik, Gerry Schuetzenhofer, Robert Plummer, Ralph Korte, Greg Fowler, Merrill Ottwein, Keith Page, Larry Suhre, and Dr. Paul Myer.