The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce will honor ten businesses and individuals at the Annual Chamber Awards Gala on Friday, May 15th at the Niagara Falls Country Club in Lewiston. The annual awards gala includes an evening of live music, silent auction, and hors d'oeuvres followed by a sit down dinner and awards program. Tickets are available through the Chamber office (895 Center Street, Lewiston) at $95 per person. The evening is one of the highlights of the year, held to celebrate the business community and those citizens who help contribute to the success of the region

The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce will honor ten businesses and/or individuals in the following categories:

Chairman's Award - Rivershore, Inc.

Lewiston Business of the Year - Lewiston Music

Youngstown Business of the Year - The Ontario House "Stone Jug"

Ransomville Business of the Year - Knead the Dough

Sanborn Business of the Year - KeyBank

Village of Lewiston Citizen of the Year - Tasia Fitzpatrick

Village of Youngstown Citizen of the Year - Marjorie (Marge) McCollum

Town of Porter Citizen of the Year - Tom Baia

Town of Lewiston Citizen of the Year - Paulette Glasgow

River Region Partnership Award - Lewiston Council on the Arts

The awards are given based on leadership, dedication and achievement in the community.  The businesses are chosen by their respective business associations, and citizens, by the municipalities.   The Chamber Awards Gala recognizes these businesses and citizens who help make this region a wonderful place to live and do business with.

The Annual Chamber Awards Gala is open to the public to attend.  Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available through the Chamber office, by calling 754-9500.