Frisco Chamber of Commerce
2024 Annual Award Nominations
Recognizing the Business Community and Outstanding Citizens of Frisco
A Night
To Celebrate
What to know
The Frisco Chamber of Commerce is excited to recognize the outstanding businesses, organizations, and citizens at its Annual Award Gala this year. The gala, presented by Texas Health Frisco, is attended by over 600 of Frisco’s most influential business and community leaders. Nominations for awards are accepted and reviewed by a cross-section of Frisco business professionals, that make up the review committee.
Nominate yourself, or another business, organization, or individual for the 2024 annual awards no later than Friday, January 12, 2024.
Important Information:
- Winners are selected on merit, not quantity of nominations submitted.
- Self nomination is strongly encouraged, so our committee can get a first-hand account of your accomplishments.
- Self nominations are limited to two categories.
Winners will be announced at the Annual Award Gala on February 23, 2024.
Let's Get
Started
The Nomination Process is Now Closed.
And the Nominees Are...
Admin Professional of the Year
- Dolly Chatterjee – Cheney Group Watch Video
- Shirley Sanders – New York Life
Business Excellence Award
- Awarity Watch Video
- Cheney Group
- Cool Pool People Watch Video
- CoServ Watch Video
- First United Bank Watch Video
- Frisco Family and Sports Chiropractic
- Lone Star Roots
- New York Life
- Quality Travel – Rebecca Landry Watch Video
- Texas Health Hospital Frisco
Champion of the Arts Award
- Ash Singh – Sweetwater Coffee & Tea
- Charlie Wendell – Melody of Hope Watch Video
- Debra Mitchell – Sweetwater Coffee & Tea
- Jasmine’s Beat ® Adaptive Dance Company Watch Video
- Julia Buckelew – Bravo Physio & Wellness, PLLC Watch Video
- Karen White – Frisco Association of the Arts
- Zahra Jahanyfard – Bahar Studio Watch Video
Community Champion of the Year Award
- CoServ Watch Video
- Donate 2 Impact Watch Video
- First United Bank Watch Video
- Lone Star Plastic Surgery
- Texas Health Hospital Frisco
- Amanda Hall Watch Video
- Ashley Miller Watch Video
- Jason Young – Verona Villa Events Watch Video
Emerging Leader of the Year Award
- Audrey Henvey – Star Local Media/Frisco Enterprise Watch Video
- Carrolee Moore – CMC Marketing Company Watch Video
- Charlie Wendell – Melody of Hope Watch Video
- Dr. Porchia James – About Face Oral & Facial Surgery, PLLC
- Ennanuel Oti-Nkrumah – New York Life
- Karen Cunningham – Intrust HR
- Karen Ladany – Frisco Garden Club Watch Video
- Kenny Carr – Texas Health Hospital Frisco
- Kerry Robertson – Gamechanger Church Watch Video
- Lauren Laake – Baylor Scott & White Health
- Neetu Rishi – The Success Door Watch Video
- Samantha Douty – Community Impact Watch Video
Employer of the Year Award
- Batch Bakery Watch Video
- Cheney Group
- Cool Pool People Watch Video
- Credit Union of Texas Watch Video
- First United Bank Watch Video
- National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) Watch Video
- New York Life, Frisco
- Texas Health Hospital Frisco
Entrepreneur of the Year Award
- Aditya Varanasi – Awarity Watch Video
- Carrie Ermence – Lone Star Roots
- Kimberley Wartell – Housewarmers
- Matt Sharp – KidStrong
- Rick Rogers – Star Local Media Watch Video
- Sangita Datta – Datta Insurance Services Watch Video
- Scott Johnson – ZapStand Watch Video
Executive Leader of the Year Award
- Jeff Cheney – Cheney Group
- Michael Scovel – New York Life
- Rick Rogers – Star Local Media Watch Video
Innovator of the Year Award
- Awarity Watch Video
- GEA Food Solutions North American, Inc.
- Siddarth Nandyala Watch Video
- Ignite the Wealth
Nonprofit of the Year Award
- Ethos Education Group
- Frisco Fastpacs
- Frisco Arts Foundation
- Frisco Family YMCA Watch Video
- Frisco Garden Club Watch Video
- Latterhouse Decor Watch Video
- Little Hearts of Hope Watch Video
- Melody of Hope Watch Video
- Refresh NTX Watch Video
- Small World with Love Read
- Together We Thrive Watch Video
- World Missions Adventure Watch Video
Volunteer of the Year Award
- Amanda Hall
- Donna Schmittler Watch Video
- Jeff Primeau Watch Video
- Frank Mesina Watch Video
- Karen Cunningham
- Megan Nguyen-Trinh
- Peter Burns
- Sadaf Haq Watch Video
- Suad Bejtovic
- Will Odom Watch Video
- Zahra Jahanyfard Watch Video
Admin Professional of the Year Award
This individual must currently serve in an administrative role - supporting executive(s), department(s) and/or regions at for-profit or nonprofit organizations.
Business Excellence Award
This company must have an established reputation and demonstrate excellence in management, marketing, customer services and integrity.
Champion of the Arts Award
An organization or individual that demonstrates a passion for the arts in Frisco and has made a significant contribution to the arts community and community as a whole.
Employer of the Year Award
A company or organization that fosters a creative, collaborative workplace culture to enhance performance and sustain a competitive advantage with opportunities for growth.
Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Individuals who are nominated should be the founder or current executive responsible for the day-to-day operations of the business.
Executive Leader of the Year Award
The Executive Leader of the Year award recognizes outstanding local leadership of an organization or Board.
Innovator of the Year Award
This individual or organization utilizes new methods, ideas, partnerships or products, to the betterment of the community.
Nonprofit of the Year Award
A 501(c) organization that is tirelessly focused on serving the community.
Volunteer of the Year Award
An individual whose volunteer activities benefit the community and/or the Frisco Chamber in a significant positive or unique way.
Citizen Award Nominations
Citizen of the Year Award
The Citizen of the Year Award is given to the outstanding citizen who enhanced our community by their notable contributions and public service over the past 12 months.
Legacy Award
The Legacy Award, formerly known as the Silver Citizen Award, goes to the person or persons, who have made long-term contributions to the community or contributions of public service to Frisco over the past 25 years.
Spirit of Frisco Award
The Spirit of Frisco Award is given to an individual that exemplifies love, dedication, commitment and sincerity towards his or her city and fellow citizens…a person who truly embodies the spirit of our great city.
You've Been Nominated
Lights, Camera, Action
Submit a Quick Video
Now the fun begins! This is a new element added this year and is optional but a great way to stand out in front of our panel of judges! You’ll want to convince them that you (or a business or individual you nominated) is a clear winner. Keep your videos simple and most importantly, have fun!
Lights, Camera, Celebrate You!
Plan Your Message: What is the spirit of your business? Let your video answer that.
Pick Your Cast: This is the time to showcase the faces behind the business – be it the visionary owner, the dedicated team, or your cherished clients.
Shoot Your Video: Use your phone (landscape mode, please) and capture the essence of your business in a minute or less. It’s about the story, not the tools!
Tip: Seek a well-lit space and clear audio.
Sending Large Files: Got a hefty video? No worries. Use Google Drive, Dropbox, or WeTransfer to send your video to Karen at karen@friscochamber.com.
