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Business & Leadership Awards

Presented by Riverview BankĀ 

Featuring the First Citizen Award

Let's celebrate business! Wanting to recognize those businesses who exemplified the motto of the Greater Vancouver Chamber, Moving Business Forward, the Business & Leadership Awards were first introduced in 2012. For 10 years, the southwest Washington business community has nominated outstanding GVC Member companies and individuals for recognition.Ā 

First Citizen Award

Help us recognize exemplary leaders who positively impact our community!

Since 1939, the annual First Citizen Award is presented to a Clark County resident who models the attributes of good citizenship through leadership, action, civic pride, and cultivates inclusive civic engagement practices.

These are individuals who, through theirā€Æbusiness, volunteering, and philanthropic efforts, improve the lives of those in the community by serving first.ā€ÆĀ 

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Clark Countyā€™s 2024 First Citizen Award HonoreeĀ 

Vancouver City Manager Eric Holmes

Learn more about Holmesā€™s Impactful JourneyĀ 

BusinessĀ & Leadership Awards' Categories of Recognition & Criteria

Our premiere awards ceremony, the annual Business & Leadership Awards celebrates both GVC Member businesses and community leaders for their accomplishments in the previous year across five categories.

Past GVC Awards

And the 2024 Business & Leadership Awards Nominees are...

Small Business Award | Sponsored by Washington Trust Bank

Large Business Award | Sponsored by Perkins & Co

Start Up to Watch Award | Sponsored by Maddox Industrial Transformer

Statesperson of the Year Award | Sponsored by PacificSource Health Plans

GregCheney
Rep. Greg Cheney, 18th Legislative District
JackBurkman
Jack Burkman, Vice President,Ā Port of Vancouver USA Board of Commissioners
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MonicaStonier
Rep. Monica Stonier, 49th Legislative District

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