The Annual Banquet awards program is another way the chamber cultivates business achievement by spotlighting business and tourism success stories to celebrate and to gain critical insights that can profit other businesses as well.

While many of the awards are accorded to traditional businesses, innovations are also recognized.

Firestarter Award

The "Firestarter" Award is an award recognizing an individual "Under 40" years old that has shown an extraordinary commitment to our community, while serving the Daviess County community through various leadership roles in our community or has done something extraordinary in the Daviess County community.

Impact Award

The Daviess County "Impact" Award is an award recognizing an individual or organization that has had the most positive impact on the wellbeing & quality of life of the citizens in the Daviess County community.

Hagel Award

The "Hagel Award" was established by the Hagel Family to be presented annually at the Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet to the person who's gone above and beyond, to promote the business community, while providing leadership in their profession.

Small Business of the Year

The Daviess County "Small Business of the Year" Award is an award recognizing a small business that has had the most positive impact on the small business community, economic development, wellbeing & quality of life of the citizens in the Daviess County community.

Business of the Year

The Daviess County "Business of the Year" Award is an award recognizing a business that has had the most positive impact on the business community, economic development, wellbeing & quality of life of the citizens in the Daviess County community.