Awards for Chamber Excellence (ACE) Nomination 2026

Date and Time

Format: M/d/yyyy

Nominator Name (Your name will not be shared, but necessary if we need to contact you with questions or for additional information.) *

Nominator Email address *

Nominator Phone Number

Committee or Council of the Year *

Recognizes the work of the Chair(s) and Committee/Council working effectively together as a team. The result of this committee/council is of great value to the Chamber and its members. 1) Name the Committee/Council and Chair(s). 2) Describe (in 500 words or less) how this committee/council has enabled the mission of the Reston Chamber.

Small Business of the Year (1-50 employees) *

Recognizes a member organization who demonstrates outstanding achievement in customer service, innovative products/services, leadership, professional development, partner relations and/or public responsibility, as well as support for the Chamber’s mission. 1) Name the Organization 2) Describe in 500 words or less how this organization has demonstrated excellence in their business practices (as listed above), and 3) how this organization supports the mission of the Reston Chamber.

Medium Business of the Year (51-249 employees) *

Recognizes a member organization who demonstrates outstanding achievement in customer service, innovative products/services, leadership, professional development, partner relations and/or public responsibility, as well as support for the Chamber’s mission. 1) Name the Organization 2) Describe in 500 words or less how this organization has demonstrated excellence in their business practices (as listed above), and 3) How this organization supports the mission of the Reston Chamber.

Large Business of the Year (250+ employees) *

Recognizes a member organization who demonstrates outstanding achievement in customer service, innovative products/services, leadership, professional development, partner relations and/or public responsibility, as well as support for the Chamber’s mission. 1) Name the Organization 2) Describe in 500 words or less how this organization has demonstrated excellence in their business practices (as listed above), and 3) How this organization supports the mission of the Reston Chamber.

Member of the Year (must be a member for more than a year) *

Recognizes an individual that continually provides superior service, dedication and commitment to the Chamber and its members. Additionally, the member is actively involved in one or more committees, as well as attending and promoting Reston Chamber events. 1) Name of Member 2) Describe in 500 words or less how the Member organization has supported the Chamber mission this year (since July 2022).

New Member of the Year (as of January 2025) *

Recognizes an individual that continually provides superior service, dedication and commitment to the Chamber and its members. Additionally, the member is actively involved in one or more committees, as well as attending and promoting Reston Chamber events. 1) Name of Member 2) Describe in 500 words or less how the Member organization has supported the Chamber mission this year (since January 2025).

Non Profit of the Year *

Recognizes a nonprofit member organization that demonstrates outstanding impact through mission-driven service, community leadership, innovation in programs or services, organizational excellence, collaborative partnerships, and stewardship of resources. This award also honors nonprofits that actively support and advance the mission of the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce. 1) Name of the Non-Profit Organization 2) Describe in 500 words or less how the Member has developed his/her leadership skills through education, networking and giving back.