The Chamber is proud to honor local businesses that have differentiated themselves through their exemplary commitment to their customers, employees and the community. The three categories are Large Business, Small Business, and Community Impact Award. Be sure to submit your nomination under the appropriate category below. Deadline to submit a nomination is March 1st. Honorees will be announced at the Annual Meeting to be held at the Clarion Hotel & Conference Center on April 27th. (​TACC Board Member businesses are exempt from nomination. Must be a Member for at least 1 year to qualify. )

    Taunton Federal Credit Union Large Business Award

    Criteria:
    • ​​Nominee must be an active business with a location in one of the TACC communities (Berkley, Dighton, Raynham, Taunton).
    • Nominee must be a member in good standing with the Taunton Area Chamber of Commerce for at least 1 year. Check business directory to confirm or email Lisa if unsure about length of membership.
    • Nominee must employ 26 or more staff
    • Nominee must have been in business for at least 3 years
    • A business cannot be nominated again, in any category, for 5 years.
    • Nominee must have demonstrated one or more of the following characteristics: 
      • Revenue and/or jobs growth/creation 
      • Innovative products or services 
      • Exemplary customer service 
      • Encouraging and providing professional development to staff 
      • Giving back to the local community 
     
    Who can nominate?  Anyone can nominate a member business or you can nominate your own business.  The chamber reserves the right to request two letters of reference from a third party.  Nominees may furnish one of these if they did not submit the original nomination form.  

    Bluestone Bank Small Business Award

    Criteria:  
    • Nominee must be an active business with a location in one of the TACC communities (Berkley, Dighton, Raynham, Taunton) 
    • Nominee must be a member in good standing with the Taunton Area Chamber of Commerce for at least 1 year. Check business directory to confirm or email Lisa if unsure about length of membership.
    • Nominee must employ 25 or fewer staff 
    • Nominee must have been in business for at least 3 years.
    • A business cannot be nominated again, in any category, for 5 years.
    • Nominee must be an independently-owned business
    • Nominee must have demonstrated one or more of the following characteristics: 
      • Revenue and/or jobs growth/creation 
      • Innovative products or services 
      • Exemplary customer service 
      • Encouraging and providing professional development to staff 
      • Giving back to the local community 

    Who can nominate?  Anyone can nominate a member business or you can nominate your own business.  The chamber reserves the right to request two letters of reference from a third party.  Nominees may furnish one of these if they did not submit the original nomination form.  

    Bristol County Savings Bank Community Impact Award

    Criteria: 
    This honor will be given to an organization that has gone above and beyond to make a tangible impact and considerable contribution to our community​.
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    • Nominee must be an active business with a location in one of the TACC communities (Berkley, Dighton, Raynham, Taunton). 
    • Nominee must be a member in good standing with the Taunton Area Chamber of Commerce for at least 1 year. Check business directory to confirm or email Lisa if unsure about length of membership.
    • A business cannot be nominated again, in any category, for 5 years.
    • Nominee must have demonstrated one or more of the following characteristics: 
      • Shows a commitment to the community outside of normal business practices
      • Has a long-term desire to build diverse, inclusive, and balanced communities
      • Makes a sustainable and tangible impact in the region
      • Displays a clear commitment to social responsibility
      • Demonstrates leadership in the community
     
    Who can nominate?  Anyone can nominate a member business or you can nominate your own business.  The chamber reserves the right to request two letters of reference from a third party.  Nominees may furnish one of these if they did not submit the original nomination form.