To honor individuals and organizations who have made a significant impact
\non the quality of life in the Gates and Chili Community.
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2025 AWARD WINNERS
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\nBeautification Awards &ndash\; \;Town of Gates - Quicklees and Town of Chili - Veterans Memorial Located at the Chili Community Center \;
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\nRecognizes an individual or organization for new construction or restoration of existing facilities to enhance
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\nJoseph Entress Memorial Award &ndash\; Economic Development - Mark Teng Owner\, Asia Nation\, Footloose Spa and JBC Rics &\; Noodles
\nRecognizes an individual or organization for on-going improvement encouraging continued economic development in the area.
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\nInnovative Business Award - Signature Salon Suites
\nAcknowledges an existing or recent addition to the business community which has stimulated economic growth and commerce\, with regards to product demand and originality of the enterprise or product/service.
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\nCulture and Arts Award - Gates Chili Performing Arts Center
\nRecognizes an individual or organization whose talents or patronage has strengthened the understanding\, appreciation and support of art and culture as an integral part of community life.
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\nElisa Martin Outstanding Citizen - Jeff Baker\, Chili Public Library Director\, Retired
\nRecognizes an individual located in or servicing the Gates and Chili area\, who has contributed to the betterment of the community.
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\nDream Big Award - Small Business of the Year Award - VICS (Village Ice Cream in North Chili)
\nThis award embodies the Spirit of Innovation-they often start small but DREAM BIG. We applaud the example they set\, and the enormous contribution they make to our area&rsquo\;s economy.
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\nYouth Leadership Award - Benjamin Heizmann\, Churchville Chili High School
\nAcknowledges a youth group or individual (21 years or under) who lives or works in the Gates and/or Chili area who has provided leadership in a business or business association\, community service to others and serves as a role model among their peers.
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\nYoung Professionals Award - Jacob Hale\, Tompkins Community Bank
\nThis award honors an emerging leader between the ages of 22 and 36 who demonstrates excellence\, creativity and initiative in their business or profession\, has a proven commitment to service by contributing time and energy to improving the quality of life of others in the community and serves as a role model both personally and professionally.
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\nLoretta Simmons Women&rsquo\;s Leadership Award - Senator Pamela Helming
\nNamed after the Chamber&rsquo\;s first president\, this award honors women in leadership roles throughout the area who contribute to the betterment of the community.

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