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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
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 Ram2022: Lat 65 Brewing Co.2021: Kinross Fort Knox2020: McKinley Orthopedics, Sports Medicine & Spine2019: Alaska Universal Productions2018: 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
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 Alaska2022: Brianna Gray2021: Spirit of Alaska Federal Credit Union2020: Michele Stalder2019: Daniel Domke2018: Denise Wartes
2017: The Associated General Contractors of Alaska
2016: Dr. Cary Keller
2015: Sue Hull -
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 Miller2022: MAC Federal Credit Union's MAC PAC2021: Lisa Cassino2020: Ken Hall2019: Christina Tachick2018: 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 Cofield2006: Jack Wilbur2005: Teresa Reed2004: Dr. Hugh "Bud" Fate2004: Dan Gavora2003: John Ringstad2002: Steve Thompson2002: Karen Lavery2001: Gary Roth2001: Joe Usibelli Sr.2000: Dick Brickley1999: Dr. William R. Wood1998: Rose Todd1996: Mike Kramer1995: Richard Wien1993: Jeff Cook1992: James R. Lentine1991: Pamela J. (held) Younker1989: Art Buswell1988: Frank Chapados1987: Jim Messer1985: Jo R. Scott1984: John Robertson1983: Robert Thomas1980: Robert H. Dempsey1971: Eva McGowan1968: Harry J. Porter1967: William "Bill" Green1965: J.D. Don Vogwill1964: Arthur J. Sexauer1963: G.A. "Al" Seeliger