
2023 Community Recognition Awards
The Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce Annual Community Recognition Awards will take place on November 4th at the Carson Valley Inn. The event schedule is as follows: Doors will open at 5:30pm, followed by dinner at 6:30pm and presentation of awards to follow.
Don't forget, the deadline for nominations in various categories is October 6th. We value quality over quantity, so make sure to submit your nomination HERE. We anticipate receiving numerous outstanding nominees in the following categories: Business of the Year, Employee of the Year, the prestigious Henderson Award (Citizen of the Year), Non-Profit /Service Club of the Year, and the Volunteer of the Year. Join us in celebration and honoring those who have made significant contributions to our community.
If your interested in sponsoring the 2023 Community Recognition Awards, please feel free to reach out to alicia@carsonvalleynv.org. Your support is greatly appreciated!
Congratulations to the 2022 Winners:
- Business of the Year - Les Schwab Tire Center
- Citizen of the Year – Jolie McDuffee
- Employee of the Year – Shannon Albert (Carson Valley Medical Center)
- Non-Profit of the Year – Carson Valley Arts Council
- Service Club of the Year – Carson Valley Active 20-30 Club #85
- Volunteer of the Year – Daphne Hillyer
Past Community Recognition Award Recipients
The 2021 Award Recipients
- Employee of the Year - Liz Begovich (Douglas County Animal Services)
- Volunteer of the Year - Tom Hein (East Fork Fire Protection District)
- The Bill Henderson Citizen of the Year - Dennis Little (Douglas County Historical Society)
- Business of the Year - J.T. Basque Bar & Dining Room
- Non-Profit of the Year - Partnership Douglas County



The 2020 Award Recipients
- Employee of the Year - JT Chevallier (Town of Genoa)
- Volunteer of the Year - Kathi Rittenhouse (Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce, Genoa Candy Dance, Minden-Tahoe Airport)
- The Bill Henderson Citizen of the Year - Corey Thacker (Douglas County High School)
- Business of the Year - Eddy Street Vintage Market
- Non-Profit of the Year - Carson Valley Sertoma