Spirit of Our Community Awards

Each year, the Chamber proudly presents the Spirit of Our Community Awards — celebrating the people and organizations whose passion and dedication make the Cashiers area shine. These awards honor the leaders, visionaries, and everyday heroes who inspire us all. A selection committee will choose this year's honorees, who will be recognized at a special reception on November 13 and showcased in the 51st Annual Cashiers Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 6 at 3:00 p.m.

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Spirit Award *

Select one award for your nominee

Citizen of the Year

Businessperson of the Year

Educator of the Year

Volunteer of the Year

Arts & Culture Advocate of the Year

Evergreen Award

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Please consider the following: How does your nominee’s efforts directly benefit the Cashiers Area community? What are the most specific results of their efforts? Do they have a history of commitment and accomplishment? Has their contribution resulted from volunteer or business-related efforts? How has their efforts motivated others to follow their lead in community service?

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