• Each year, the Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce holds an Annual Awards & Membership Meeting to highlight the year's achievements and recognize the outstanding contributions of our membership. Along with celebrating these achievements, we hold a silent auction with generous gift donations from our members. If you are interested in becoming a donor for the silent auction, email lenora@fairbankschamber.org. We announce the recipients of our annual awards: Bill Stoeker Business of the Year, Bernice M. Joseph Education Advocate of the Year, and George Nehrbas Volunteer of the Year. If you have a business or individual that you want to nominate, click the buttons below.

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  • BILL STROECKER BUSINESS OF THE YEAR BILL STROECKER BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

    The Bill Stroecker Business of the Year award honors the accomplishments in the business community of a member of the Chamber who has shown drive in leading local development with sights on the future of Fairbanks. The business is recognized for consistent community involvement, an excellent business reputation with the public, and as a leader in their own profession and/or field of business.

    Past recipients include:

    2023: Gene's Chrysler Jeep Dodge and Ram
    2022: Lat 65 Brewing Co.
    2021: Kinross Fort Knox
    2020: McKinley Orthopedics, Sports Medicine & Spine
    2019: Alaska Universal Productions
    2018: Design Alaska
    2017: Alyeska Pipeline Service Company
    2016: Sunrise Bagel and Espresso
    2015: HooDoo Brewing Company
    2014: Northern Alaska Tour Company
    2013: Date-Line Digital Printing
    2012: Madden Real Estate
    2011: Mt. McKinley Bank
    2010: Chena Hot Springs
    2009: Santina’s Flowers & Gifts
    2008: Advance Printing Company
    2007: Pacific Alaska Forwarders
  • BERNICE M. JOSEPH EDUCATION ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR BERNICE M. JOSEPH EDUCATION ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR

    The Bernice M. Joseph Education Advocate of the Year award recognizes a business or individual in the business community that has consistently shown a commitment to education through sustained partnership, outreach, or career development opportunities that improve the educational experience of students and demonstrate partnership, innovation, and creativity. All employees of Chamber member businesses are eligible to receive this award. 

    Past recipients include:

    2023: Kinross Alaska
    2022: Brianna Gray
    2021: Spirit of Alaska Federal Credit Union
    2020: Michele Stalder
    2019: Daniel Domke
    2018: Denise Wartes
    2017: The Associated General Contractors of Alaska
    2016: Dr. Cary Keller
    2015: Sue Hull
  • GEORGE NEHRBAS VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR GEORGE NEHRBAS VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

    The George Nehrbas Volunteer of the Year award is presented to a member of the Chamber who has distinguished themselves as an outstanding volunteer. It is the Chamber's most visible recognition for volunteer contributions to our community. All employees of Chamber member businesses and organizations are eligible to receive this award.

    Past recipients include:

    2023: Tammy Miller
    2022: MAC Federal Credit Union's MAC PAC
    2021: Lisa Cassino
    2020: Ken Hall
    2019: Christina Tachick 
    2018: Clark Milne
    2017 : Mike Richards
    2016: Dr. Katherine Johnson
    2015: Derek Miller
    2014: Sarah Lefebvre
    2013: Heather Lambert
    2012: Mary Jane Fate
    2011: Cindy Cevasco
    2010: Lorna Shaw
    2009: Joe Usibelli Jr.
    2008: Billie Blanchard
    2007: Val Cofield
    2006: Jack Wilbur
    2005: Teresa Reed
    2004: Dr. Hugh "Bud" Fate
    2004: Dan Gavora
    2003: John Ringstad
    2002: Steve Thompson
    2002: Karen Lavery
    2001: Gary Roth
    2001: Joe Usibelli Sr.
    2000: Dick Brickley
    1999: Dr. William R. Wood
    1998: Rose Todd
    1996: Mike Kramer
    1995: Richard Wien
    1993: Jeff Cook
    1992: James R. Lentine
    1991: Pamela J. (held) Younker
    1989: Art Buswell
    1988: Frank Chapados
    1987: Jim Messer
    1985: Jo R. Scott
    1984: John Robertson
    1983: Robert Thomas
    1980: Robert H. Dempsey
    1971: Eva McGowan
    1968: Harry J. Porter
    1967: William "Bill" Green
    1965: J.D. Don Vogwill
    1964: Arthur J. Sexauer
    1963: G.A. "Al" Seeliger