Chamber of the Year

Beginning in 2007, ACCE annually recognizes four chambers of commerce for their work in Leading Businesses. Leading Communities.™ with the Chamber of the Year award. The award recognizes excellence in operations, member services, and community leadership, and expands upon and replaces the Award for Excellence (AFE).

The Chamber of the Year award involves a multi-stage process, which includes an application and interview.  New this year, the categories for the Chamber of the Year award are now based on TOTAL REVENUE. During all stages chambers will compete amongst peers from similar total income levels.  The fours levels are:

Total Revenue
$450,000 and under
$450,001 - $900,000
$900,001 - $2,000,000
$2,000,001 and up

2009 Chamber of the Year Finalists

$450,001 - $900,000Total Revenue Category:
Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce, Columbus, IN
Moore County Chamber of Commerce, Southern Pines, NC
Warner Robins Area Chamber of Commerce, Warner Robins, GA

$900,001 - $2,000,000 Total Revenue Category: 
Albany Area Chamber of Commerce, Albany, GA
Bowling Green Area Chamber, Bowling Green, KY
Erie Regional Chamber, Erie, PA

 $2,000,001 and up Total Revenue Category:
Cedar Rapids Area Chamber, Cedar Rapids, IA
Greater Louisville Inc., Louisville, KY
Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, Nashville, TN

2008 Chamber of the Year Winners

Under $200,000 Dues Income Category:
• Laurens County Chamber of Commerce, Laurens, SC

$200,000 to $499,999 Dues Income Category:
• DavenportOne, Davenport, IA

$500,000 to $1 Million Dues Income Category:
• Lubbock Chamber of Commerce, Lubbock, TX

Over $1 Million Dues Income Category:
• Tulsa Metro Chamber, Tulsa, OK

Publicity and National Exposure
Chamber of the Year winners and finalists will experience heightened national attention via media advisories and a press conference. Finalists and winners are authorized to use the appropriate version of the Chamber of the Year logo in promoting their chambers and communities.