Annual Dinner

The Annual Chamber Dinner is a formal event every November celebrating Chamber members and recognizing outstanding local leadership. The evening includes the presentation of the Chamber’s top honors: Business of the Year, Citizen of the Year, and Entrepreneur of the Year.

2026 nominations are open!

Know a business, entrepreneur, or Washington County citizen who deserves our Chamber's highest honors? Click a button below to nominate them! Winners will be announced at our Annual Dinner this November (date TBA).

Past Winners

2025
Business of the Year - Totally Baked Sweets
Entrepreneur of the Year - Rebecca Marshall
Citizen of the Year - Cynthia Bowsman

2023
Business of the Year - Salem Apothecary
Entrepreneur of the Year - Chad Thixton
Citizen of the Year - Tony Hoke

2022
Business of the Year - Titan Tint, Graphics & Detailing
Entrepreneur of the Year - Nick Weymouth

Citizen of the Year - Steve Motsinger

2021

Business of the Year - Mosier Family Chiropractic

Entrepreneur of the Year - Bill Kniesly

Citizen of the Year - Scottie Martin

2020
Business of the Year - Leader Publishing Company
Entrepreneur of the Year - Anthony's Rural Trash Pickup
Citizen of the Year - Beth Armstrong

2019
Business of the Year - Lincks Clothing & Shoes
Entrepreneur of the Year - Fisher's Home & Hardware
Citizen of the Year - Steve & Sharon Gorman

2018
Business of the Year - Washington County Community Foundation
Citizen of the Year - Rebecca White

2017
Business of the Year - Walmart
Entrepreneur of the Year - Lacy Tucker
Citizen of the Year - Bob Strange

2016
Business of the Year - Turtlefish Clothing
Entrepreneur of the Year - Jacob Dufour
Citizen of the Year - Rick & Rita Lincks

2015

Business of the Year - Salem Media, WSLM & WRLW TV

Entrepreneur of the Year - Nick Weymouth

Citizen of the Year - Hank Jacoby