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Nominations are now open for citizens and businesses to be honored during the Hancock Chamber Business & Industry Awards Gala, and time is running out! The deadline to nominate outstanding citizens and businesses is Monday, June 23, so don’t miss your chance to recognize those who are making a difference throughout our community. This year’s event is more than just the county’s most anticipated night of recognition—it’s a centennial celebration as the Hancock Chamber of Commerce continues to mark its 100th anniversary at the August 28th gala, held at the Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast. The Bay St. Louis Rotary will also be recognized for their role in establishing the Chamber as their first order of business when they too were formed in 1925.

Known as the local version of the Academy Awards, this is a glamorous evening featuring a reception, a sit-down dinner, inspiring video tributes, and a silent auction benefiting the Hancock County Community Development Foundation. With over 450 guests in attendance each year, tickets sell out fast! You can make your nominations and reservations at www.hancockchamber.org. The Chamber will present Business of the Year awards for each city and the county and the Nonprofit of the Year will be presented by the Foundation. The Hancock County Port & Harbor Commission will also recognize the Industry of the Year. The Chamber will also recognize the Top 10 Outstanding Citizens with one individual being named Citizen of the Year. Winners are elected by members of the Hancock Chamber.

Last year’s business of the year winners included Chiniche Engineering (Bay St. Louis), Juan Tequila’s (Waveland), Ramada by Wyndham (Diamondhead), La Terre Farms (Kiln/Hancock County). The Library Foundation of Hancock County was named Nonprofit of the Year and among the top ten citizens recognized, John Brdecka, Executive Director of the Hancock County Library System, was elected Citizen of the Year.

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