The 2025 Hayward Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Dinner will be held on November 6th at Flat Creek Lodge. All business and staff members of the Hayward Area Chamber of Commerce are invited annually. Please make plans to join us for this very special evening celebrating Chamber members and their accomplishments!
For information on how to RSVP to the Annual Dinner, please email: chris@haywardareachamber.com.
The Awards Program
The Hayward Area Chamber of Commerce Awards Program provides an opportunity to recognize and honor our member businesses and employees in excellence.
Nominees will be considered on the basis of their impact and professionalism in leadership, customer service, innovations in product or service, continuous improvement, employee relations, community involvement, or partnerships. Individuals and companies are encouraged to nominate their own businesses for an award. The current HACC Membership votes for the awards.
The Awards Categories
Awards will be presented to eligible businesses, organizations, or individuals that have made an exemplary contribution in one of the following award categories:
- Large Business of the Year (over 25 employees)
- Small Business of the Year (25 employees or less)
- New Business of the Year (in business or new ownership at least 6 months but less than two years)
- Outstanding Employee, Director or Manager of the Year – For Profit Business
- Outstand Employee, Director or Manager of the Year – Non-Profit Organization
- Service Organization of the Year
- Volunteer of the Year
- Ambassador of the Year (voted on by the current Board of Directors)