Diamond Award
Ambassador Program
Miss Shelby County Scholarship
08' DIAMOND AWARDS
The Chamber is very excited about a new project adopted this year to honor individuals and businesses of our area that uphold a strong commitment to community, service, leadership, and innovation. Nominations are now being taken for these individuals and businesses. Don't miss out on an opportunity to enter the person and/or company whom you feel has accomplishments deserving accolades! Awards will be given in four categories:
1) Ambassador of the Year
2) Citizen of the Year
3) Business of the Year
Nomination Forms
Ambassador of the Year: Download Form
Citizen of the Year: Download Form
Business of the Year: Download Form
You have seen us at ribbon cuttings with our big scissors, at Chamber and community events, with our trademark Ambassador pins.
Who are we?
What is our role in the Chamber?
The Chamber Ambassadors is a volunteer service organization. We have been selected to represent the South Shelby Chamber of Commerce in our community and at Chamber sponsored events because of our commitment to and involvement in the Chamber. The Ambassadors are dedicated volunteers from businesses throughout the South Shelby County area. They act as liaison between the Chamber and our member businesses. Their mission is to welcome, nurture,and recruit new Chamber members; act as goodwill representatives at Chamber functions, and aid in the support of Chamber members.
The focus of the South Shelby Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors is:
*To Support and actively participate in the goals and action plans established by the Board of Directors and Chamber Executive.
*To Welcome and involve existing members through participation in Chamber sponsored events.
*To Recruit New Chamber Members
*To visit new members to encourage involvement in the many programs offered by the Chamber.
*To act as hosts to introduce others
*To greet everyone at social functions, making them feel welcome
*To participate in Ribbon Cuttings and Grand Openings for Chamber member businesses and or New businesses in the community
*To participate in quarterly Ambassador meetings
*To represent the Chamber in a professional manner
*To hostess and nominate an Ambassador of the year for the annual Diamond Awards Ceremony
Wow! That is a huge commitment for volunteers!
You are right- it is. However, our organization is fortunate enough to have individuals like you from our business community who believe in the value of business-building-business. They also feel an obligation as community leaders to devote their time, knowledge, and experience to work for continued development and the prosperity of member businesses in the South Shelby County area!
We are proud of our South Shelby Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors!
SCHOLARSHIP
The Chamber of Commerce is proud to sponsor Student Scholarships for deserving High School Students in South Shelby County. Schools and Programs include:
-Chelsea High School
-Shelby County High School
-Coosa Valley High Academy
-Cornerstone Christian School
-Vincent High School
-The School of Technology
-The Miss Shelby County Scholarship Program
-Leadership Shelby County/Youth Leadership Shelby County Program
-And Sponsors and Contributes to many others
To learn more about how to receive an application to apply for a High School Scholarship please see your School Councilor.
