"Since working for an organization that’s a member of the Greater Concord Chamber, I know the community on a whole other level."
— Barbara Pacelli
Annual Meeting
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Concord’s biggest social event of the year begins with a lively cocktail reception and networking that attracts 250-300 business and nonprofit community leaders. Guests are then welcomed into the ballroom to enjoy a delicious sit-down dinner where we recognize an individual with the prestigious Citizen of the Year award.
Citizen of the Year
Submit your nomination for 2024 Citizen of the Year here.
Past Award Recipients:
2023: Mayor Jim Bouley
2022: Ellen Groh
2021: Jim Snodgrass
2020: Linda Lorden
2019: Claudia Walker
2018: David Ruedig
2017: Bill Chapman
2016: Teresa Rosenberger
2015: Harold Janeway
2014: Michael Green
2013: George Segal
2012: C. Thomas Brown
2011: Mark Ciborowski
2010: Ron Wilbur
2009: Tom Raffio
2008: Bob Larsen
2007: Peggy Senter
2006: Rev. David P. Jones
2005: Forrest McKerley
2004: Helen & George Hamilton
2003: Robert & Beverly Grappone
2002: Jane Berwick
2001: Irene F. Deschenes
2000: William J. Veroneau
1999: Richard W. Patten
1998: James W. Milliken
1997: Robert A. Hill
1996: Maria Manus Painchaud
1995: Cedric Dustin
1994: John Swope
1993: Thomas R. Rutherford
1992: Martin Gross
1991: John T. Grappone
1990: Mary Susan Leahy
1989: James H. Hayes
1988: Mark E. Manus
1987: Richard F. Upton
1986: Charles F. Foley
1985: Russell F. Martin
1984: Thomas M. Hardiman
1983: Douglas N. Everett
1982: Atty. Dudley W. Orr
1981: Edna C. McKenna
1980: Edson F. Eastman
1979: Malcom A. Spoor
1978: Robert O. Wilson, DDS
1977: Earle M. Reingold
1976: Malcolm McLane
1975: Joan M. Whittaker
1975: Sandra P. Jones
1974: Alger S. Bourn
1973: C. Edwin Howard, Elizabeth J. Donovan
1972: J. Richard Jackman
1971: Frederick P. Berman
1970: Norma Gardner
1969: Dr. Horace S. Blood
1968: Col. Albert S. Baker
1967: Phyllis A. Bowie, Roland E. Allen
1966: Dr. & Mrs. Homer Lawrence
Attend
Network with the region’s top professionals, and celebrate a deserving member of our community with the distinguished Citizen of the Year Award.
Support
Audience
- 200 business leaders and community members
Presenting Sponsorship
One opportunity at $3,500 includes:
- Exclusive recognition as Presenting Sponsor on all event-related publications.
- Corporate logo on the Chamber’s event page, linking to your website.
- Corporate logo on event invitation.
- Named in press release issued by the Chamber.
- Mention in e-newsletters sent to nearly 3,000 of the area’s top professionals.
- Recognition in the Chamber Review Newsletter.
- Recognition on Chamber social media channels.
- Business name and logo in event program.
- Your logo on e-banner at event.
- Verbal recognition at the event.
Corporate Sponsorship
Multiple opportunities at $2,000 include:
- Recognition on the Chamber’s event page.
- Named on event invitation.
- Named in press release issued by the Chamber.
- Mention in e-newsletters sent to nearly 3,000 of the area’s top professionals.
- Recognition in the Chamber Review Newsletter.
- Business name in event program.
- Your logo on e-banner at event.
- Verbal recognition at the event.
Exclusive Wine and Dessert Corporate Sponsorships are available first-come-first-serve to past supporters. These opportunities include table signage at the event. These opportunities are valued at $2,500.
Event Sponsorship
Multiple opportunities at $1,500 include:
- Named on event invitation.
- Mention in e-newsletters sent to nearly 3,000 of the area’s top professionals.
- Recognition in the Chamber Review Newsletter.
- Business name in event program.
- Your logo on e-banner at event.
- Verbal recognition at the event.
Associate Sponsorship
Multiple opportunities at $1,000 include:
- Named on event invitation.
- Recognition in the Chamber Review Newsletter.
- Business name in event program.
- Your logo on e-banner at event.
Supporting Sponsorship
Multiple opportunities at $600 include:
- Business name in event program.
- Your logo on e-banner at event.
Join us
Chamber membership supports advocacy efforts, workforce development, and beautifies New Hampshire’s Capital City. Make an impact on your community by joining today.