Presented to an area business for its contributions and positive impact on our communities over a long period of time.  It is a business that has shown itself to be innovative in products or services and has exhibited an enduring ability to be successful.

The company must demonstrate achievements that deserve state or national recognition, or community service that is unique and beyond the call of such service.

Previous Honorees include: DRTC, OG&E, Bethany YMCA , Tinker Federal Credit Union, Coppermark Bank, City of Bethany,  Francis Tuttle Technology Center,  Mercer Adams Funeral Service, First Bethany Bank & Trust, The Children’s Center, Southern Nazarene University.

Presented to a business with more than 25 employees with an established history in the area that has achieved or accomplished substantial business-oriented goals or objectives, or has made significant contributions to community-oriented projects through its voluntary efforts. Results may show: Growth in employee numbers, Increase in sales and/or unit volume; Innovation of product or service offered; Response to adversity; Contribution of personal time and resources to the community.

Previous honorees: Oklahoma Natural Gas, YMCA of OKC, Focus Federal Credit Union, LWPB Architecture(now Larson Design Group), First Fidelity Bank, The Children's Center Rehabilitation Hospital(now Bethany Children's Health Center), Francis Tuttle Technology Center, Allegiance Credit Union, Coppermark Bank(now Prosperity Bank), Putnam City Schools, OG&E, 1st National Bank of Bethany(now First Bethany Bank & Trust), City of Bethany, Southern Nazarene University, and others.

The Chairman's Award is presented by the outgoing Chairman to the individual who has made the most significant impact to the Chamber during their year as Chairman.

Some Past Chairman's Award recipients are: Brian Hancock, Sybil Hale, Shawn Houk, Brent Brown, Alicia Rankin, Debbie Lowery, Cindy Visor, Lawrence Ross, Monica Salas, Jim Benson, Nancy Morgan, and others.

*This award does not receive public nominations.

Presented to a business with fewer than 25 employees that is at least two years old and that has achieved an outstanding pattern of growth, or been innovative in its products or services offered, that demonstrates integrity in its business practices and exhibits an active commitment to the Chamber and the community it serves.

Previous honorees: Ed Shelton Agency- GEICO, Hamilton, Stone, & Brown, MVP Insurance, Allen Auto Body, Easy Time Clock, OKC Friday, LilyGrass Flowers & Decor, L.M.Ross, Inc, Running Wild Catering, Sandler Training(now Sandler Custom Growth Solutions), and others.

Presented to a nonprofit organization, church, or school member of the Chamber in recognition of making an outstanding impact on the community over the last year. This is the first time this award will be presented.

Presented to an individual who is a graduate of Leadership Northwest (or Leadership Bethany) for their service working in a volunteer leadership capacity with a local non-profit organization in our community.

Previous Honorees: Sybil Hale - Founder of Mix & Mingle, Nikki Lloyd - Mayor of Bethany, Anthony Garcia - Francis Tuttle Technology Center School Board, Michael Taylor - Areawide Agency on Aging, Marla Cole - RSVP, John Lunn - Swaziland 5K, Arlita Harris - Bethany Improvement Foundation, and others.

Presented to a business who joined the chamber between August 1, 2023 and July 31, 2024 who has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to the Chamber and or the community through their leadership and voluntary participation in chamber events and programs.

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Previous Honorees: Insperity, Joe Bynum-Health Markets, Pros Make Ready Sanitizing Service, Branch 15, Project 3810, Easy Time Clock, Land Enterprises Roofing, Concordia Life Care Community, LWPB Architecture(now Larsen Design Group), LilyGrass Flowers & Decor, Running Wild Catering, Morgan Real Estate Group(Nancy Morgan), and others.

The Outstanding Volunteer Award is presented to an individual for above-and-beyond volunteer service to Chamber over the last year, as recognized by the Chamber Staff.

Previous winners include: Kelly Eveleigh, Gaylene Stiles, Samantha Robertson, Melissa Ross, Abby Cabello, Lori Callahan, Shawn Houk, Bryon Westbrook, Doug McClure, Cindy Visor, Felecia Farha, and more.

*This award does not receive public nominations.

The Ambassador of the Year recognizes the person who has accumulated the most points earned in various Ambassador duties over the year.

Past Ambassador of the Year winners are Sybil Hale, Shawn Houk, Brian Hancock, Nancy Morgan, Blythe Donovan, Rebecca Trimble, and others.

*This award does not receive public nominations.