Patriotic Business Award Nomination Form
The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut seeks nominations for our annual Patriotic Business Award (formerly known as the Military Community Support Award). The honoree should be a business or nonprofit (not an individual) that has gone above and beyond to show support for eastern CT’s men and women in uniform, including active duty service members, veterans, and their families. This might include, and is certainly not limited to: military discounts, special events, military-focused programs, community service, hiring and/or training efforts, and more. You CAN nominate your own business. The nominee must be a Chamber member in good standing. Two awards may be presented each year: one to a small business (less than 100 employees), and one to a large business. Nominations will be reviewed and winners selected by the Chamber’s volunteer Military Affairs Council. The winner(s) will be honored at our next Annual Military Appreciation Breakfast, Friday Sep 30, 2025 at the Port N' Starboard, Ocean Beach Park. Nominations are due August 25, 2025 11:30 pm. Past honorees remain ineligible to win again for 5 years. This includes:
  • 2019: Antonino Auto Group and Cardinal Honda
  • 2022: Dime Bank and UCFS Healthcare
  • 2023: Navy Federal Credit Union and Pfizer
  • 2024: Ocean Beach Park and Habitat for Humanity of Eastern CT

Nominee Information

Please be specific. Minimum submission length: 500 characters.
Please use their primary location if there are multiple locations.

Nominator Information