2022 Award Nominations
The Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce wishes to recognize Kankakee County businesses and individuals whose achievements and community involvement have made significant contributions to the economic and social well being of the County of Kankakee.
Nominees must be a current member in good standing of the Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce and have must not have won in any category in the past 3 years. A representative of the business must be present at the dinner to accept the award. Nominations must be received in full by Friday, November 16, 2022. Please email any supporting documents to Ashley@kankakeecountychamber.com by the due date.
A business may self-nominate, or another individual may nominate the business in one of the categories. The committee reserves the right to move the business into another category during judging.
Categories are:
- Technology & Innovation
- New Business of the Year
- Small Business of the Year
- Large Business of the Year
- Non-profit Organization of the Year
- Manufacturer of the Year
2022 Award Winners


Small Buisness of the Year
Candy & Cake


Large Buisness of the year
People's Bank of Kankakee County


New Buisness of the Year
Rise & Thrive Wellness


Not-For-Profit Buisness of the Year
United Way of Kankakee & Iroquois Counties


Innovation and Technology
Carlilie Group


Manufacturer of the Year
Nucor Steel


Ambassador of the Year
Annie Mitchell


President's Award
John Keigher
2021 Annual Gala