🏆 Business of the Year Nominations Are Now Open
Fairmont Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet – March 6, 2026
The Fairmont Area Chamber of Commerce invites the community to help celebrate the businesses and individuals who make Martin County thrive.
Our Annual Banquet will take place on Friday, March 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Fairmont Event Center | TPI Hospitality, where we will recognize outstanding Chamber members and honor the accomplishments of 2025.
🌟 Nominate a Business or Community Champion
Businesses are nominated by the community — and that means you. Anyone who lives or does business in Martin County is invited to submit nominations, including self-nominations.
This year’s award categories include:
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Large Business of the Year (10+ employees)
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Small Business of the Year (under 10 employees)
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Rising Star (in business less than three years, as of December 2025)
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Community Champion (an individual or business that goes above and beyond to make a positive impact)
To be eligible, businesses must be 2025 Chamber members in good standing, meet category criteria, and not have received a Business of the Year award within the past two years.
🗓️ How to Nominate
Nomination deadline: January 19, 2026
👉Click Here to Open Nomination Form.
Submit your nominations by email to:
📧 info@fairmontchamber.org
We encourage nominators to include a few sentences explaining why the business or individual deserves recognition — those positive stories are shared with our winners.
You can also find the nomination form, eligibility details, and a list of Chamber members on our website at:
👉 https://cca.fairmontchamber.org/businesssearch.aspx
🗳️ What Happens Next?
After nominations are reviewed and tabulated:
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Nominees will be announced
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Public voting will open
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Winners will be revealed live at our Annual Banquet on March 6