The 2025 Chamber Awards Banquet – Carnival was a HUGE success!
Save the date for next years “Fab Fifties” Night April 9th, 2026!
The purpose of the annual Chamber Awards banquet is to identify, honor and reinforce the activities of exceptional people whose service or performance positively contributes to the quality of life in the area served by the New London Area Chamber of Commerce.
The Nomination guidelines will be as follows; nominees must either own, be employed by or be a member of a business, organization or civic club that is a member of the New London Area Chamber of Commerce in good standing; nominees must have demonstrated excellence in one or more of the individual award criteria listed.
– Nominations are closed
– Nominations committee meets February 5th at 9 a.m. to discuss additional nominations
– Voting will take place February 6th – 28th
The schedule of events for the evening remains the same; cocktails, dinner, entertainment and awards. Previous year’s award recipient will present to the current year’s recipient (the option of not presenting will be offered).
Crystal Falls Banquet Hall – New London
Cocktails – 5pm | Dinner – 6pm
Corporate Table Pricing: $450 – includes up to 8 attendees, reserved seating, 2 bottles of wine, business / organization name displayed at table and in printed program. Additional seating available. If you prefer not to have wine placed at your table, please let us know ahead of time so we an make arrangements with the venue.
Individual Entry Price: $45.00/person
Business Casual Attire.
Thank you to our 2025 Host Sponsor:
2025 Entertainment: Pearl Street
Congratulations to the 2025 Award Winners!
Mayor’s Choice Awards:
Special Community Enhancement Award: The Washington Center Community Cupboard
Special Community Enhancement Award: Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery – New London
Special Community Enhancement Award: Margie Brown
Special Community Enhancement Award: Water Street Vintage, LLC
Special Community Enhancement Award: Jeffrey Schlueter
Chamber Awards:
Ambassador of the Year Award: James Kelley
Beautification Award: Events Everlasting
Business of the Year Award: Jolly Roger’s Pizzeria
Chamber Service Award: Tanner Berkhahn
Community Service Award: New London Youth Baseball
Educator/ School Personnel of the Year Award: Joe Gruentzel
Excellence in Innovation: Spooks on Spurr
New Business of the Year Award: The Vault
Quality of Life Award: May Festival
2025 Chamber Awards Photos – Click Here