The Western Sussex Chamber of Commerce recognizes excellence in leadership with annual award programs
Business Person of the Year.
The Business and Economic Development Committee has selected one or more business person(s) for this honor each year since 1995. Several of our recipients include Steve Rose, CEO of Nanticoke Health Services, Rob Harman, Alliance Real Estate Professionals and Rob Rider, O.A Newton and Body & Soul Fitness and Amy Higgins of Sussex Printing/The Guide. Our 2024 Business Person of the Year is Barbara Steel of the Sussex County Women's Journal.
Community Service Award
The Community Involvement Committee selects the recipient of this award in recognition of their long-standing community service that has made an impact in the community and with our local residents. Our 2024 recipient is Bonnie Workman of the Bridgeville Ladies Auxiliary and Apple Scrapple.
Blazing New Trails Award
The Business Economic & Development Forum Committee chooses a business who has exemplified pioneering and expansion of services throughout Western Sussex County. The 2024 the recipient is Brian Shannon with the Laurel Redevelopment Corporation.
Legacy Award 2024
Danny Short and Tim Dukes, Delaware State Representatves
Friend of the Chamber 2024
Scott Thomas, Southern Delaware Tourism