~ GREATER CAPE ANN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Nominations are now open!
For 105 years, the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce has stood behind the businesses and people who make our community thrive. This January, our Annual Celebration becomes something new: a night to put them in the spotlight.
The Greater Cape Ann Beacon Awards will honor the people and organizations lighting the way across Gloucester, Rockport, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Essex, and Ipswich, and the community will help choose the winners.
Who would you nominate?
New Business of the Year
The newcomer that’s already become part of the neighborhood. Maybe it’s the shop you can’t stop recommending, the restaurant that changed your weekly routine, or the service you wonder how you lived without. Open to businesses that opened, or opened under new ownership, on or after January 1, 2024.
Outstanding Nonprofit
The organization making a real difference for Greater Cape Ann residents. Whether they’re feeding families, supporting the arts, protecting our coastline, or giving kids a place to grow, this award recognizes the work that strengthens our community every day.
Emerging Leader
The person early in their career who is already making a mark, whether they run a business, manage a team, or work for a nonprofit. They’re the ones who show up, take initiative, and bring energy to everything they’re part of. They’re the leaders Greater Cape Ann will count on for years to come.
How it works
Nominate in one, two, or all three categories by Tuesday, December 1.
- A review group selects three finalists per category
- The community votes in December
- Winners are revealed on stage Friday, January 22, at the Beauport Hotel
The best nominations tell a story, so share specific examples of what your nominee has done and why it matters. Finalists must be Chamber members or affiliated with a member business or organization.
Know someone who deserves the spotlight? Now’s your chance.
Visit https://forms.gle/XJK2KCAbQhha76bt8 to submit your nominations today!
