2025 Resilience in the Face of Adversity Award

This annual award recognizes a chamber’s ability to adapt and lead through a difficult and unforeseen situation (i.e. natural disaster, pandemic, fire, flood, unforeseen void in leadership, etc.) that impacted Chamber operations. Winner will be selected based on demonstrated strength, creativity and leadership.
Situation and its resolution must fall between March 2024 and February 2025.

Nominated by:

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Last Name

Chamber

Email Address

Nominee:

First Name *

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Last Name *

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Chamber *

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Email Address

Phone Number

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City

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Name Adverse Situation *

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What was the problem or disaster? *

*Required: Tell us about the unforeseen situation. Be specific and concise. What was the problem or disaster?

What was the impact on the CHAMBER? *

*Required: Tell us about how this event impacted the chamber operations, staff, budget or Board. Be specific and concise.

What steps did the CHAMBER take to address this challenge that faced the organization? Please keep response specific and concise. *

Please be succinct. Consider use of bullet points and/or list steps in order that they occurred.

How did the Chamber's navigation of this situation raise the reputation or viability of the organization? *

Tell us how the Chamber is today. Is it in better, or at least recovered, financial state? Has membership improved or at least remained stable? How has its reputation been positively impacted - how do you know? Provide clear examples/evidence.

What lessons or advice can you share with other Chambers based on this experience? *

MACE is about best practices and improving the Chamber industry. Based on what your chamber experienced, what is the take-away for your colleagues? What lesson has been learned from your journey?

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2025 Resilience in the Face of Adversity Award

MID-AMERICA CHAMBER EXECUTIVES