United WE PROSPER.

Held each January, the Annual Awards Dinner celebrates our Person(s) of the Year along with outstanding local businesses across four award categories. Each year, the Annual Awards Committee meets to nominate and select recipients based on established criteria for each award—except for the Customer Service Excellence Award, which is proudly chosen by the public.  

NOMINATION CRITERIA

Person(s) of the Year Criteria:

• Must be an Irondequoit resident
• Must have demonstrated an outstanding level of service that has made a difference in the lives of others
• Must be an active member of the chamber (Exception: Non-profit or first responder groups)

Award Categories & Criteria

New award categories will be honored starting at our 2025 Annual Awards Dinner.  These categories aim to celebrate the people behind the places and reach all types of members.

Emerging Business Award

• Started business less than 5 years ago
• Must be a chamber member
• Shows support to the local community

Customer Service Excellence Award

• Nominees are brought forth by committee members
• Must be a member
• Public, positive customer service feedback

Site Beautification Award

• Site must be in Irondequoit
• Location changes can be to building or landscape or remodel
• Changes should increase the value of the property and town overall

Legacy Award

• Business that has been around Irondequoit with a rich history
• Chamber member preferred 
• Business should have contributed to the success of the community over the years.

2025 Annual Award Winners

COMING SOON

Person(s) of the Year: Tony & Kathy Proietti

Emerging Business Award: Little Bits Coffee Roasters

Customer Service Excellence Award: Genrich's Garden Center, Florist & Greenhouses

Site Beautification: Culver Ridge Plaza | JADD Management

Legacy Award: Seabreeze Amusement Park

2024 Annual Awards Winners

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Person(s) of the Year:  Irondequoit Police Department

& St. Paul Blvd. Fire Department
Best New Building:  Ellen's Place
Best Repurposed Building:   Monte Alban Titus

Best Renovation:  5th Frame Brewing Co.

Site Beautification:  Watson Family Dentistry

See Facebook post with photos

2023 Annual Award Winners

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Person(s) of the Year: Ginny Nacy with Uplift Irondequoit

Best New Building: Quicklee's Culver Rd. 
Best Repurposed Building: Blue Palm Grill
Best Renovation: Triple Flavors Plaza