Royal Oak Chamber Seeks Community Award Nominees

In a time when bad news seems to dominate the airwaves, The Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce is launching its annual search for the BEST of Royal Oak, asking local residents to look around and identify homeowners, individuals, organizations and businesses who truly “stand out” and make a difference in our community. 

“It’s very important to take time to recognize and call attention to all the good happening in our community,” explained Chamber Executive Director Shelly Kemp. “The Chamber hosts the Community Awards to celebrate those businesses and individuals who go to great lengths to make life in Royal Oak beautiful, fun, safe and special for all of us.” 

The Community Awards annually honor businesses and residents who provide significant contributions to Royal Oak, through areas including volunteer work, service, building beautification, home and landscape beautification, community spirit and achievement. The 2013 Awards will recognize the Citizen of the Year, Business Person of the Year, Community Spirit, Residential Beautification, Residential Landscaping Beautification and Business Beautification, as well as Outstanding Officers in the Fire and Police departments.  Residents and business owners are invited to complete a Nomination Form and submit it for consideration to the Community Awards Committee for review

“Though the Chamber certainly keeps a pulse on the activities and businesses in Royal Oak, we need Royal Oak residents to help us identify these individuals and businesses that truly stand out and deserve recognition,” stated Kemp. Any Royal Oak Resident may submit a nomination. 

To obtain a 2013 Community Awards Nomination Form, visit the Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce Web Site at www.royaloakchamber.com and click on the Events tap to download the form. Or, call the Chamber at 248.547.4000 to request a form be mailed to you. Nominations are due by September 20 to the Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce. Forms can be mailed in or dropped off at the 200 S. Washington Chamber office. However, the preferred method is electronic submission. The 2013 Nomination Form can be completed on-line, saved under a new name, and emailed directly to Jennifer Clark at JenniferC@RoyalOakChamber.com, along with digital or jpg photographs.

The 66th Annual Royal Oak Community Awards will be held on October 22 at Emagine Royal Oak. For additional information about the Nomination Process or the Community Awards event, visit www.RoyalOakChamber.com, email JenniferC@RoyalOakChamber.com or call 248.547.4000.

Source: Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce