
The Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce seeks to recognize outstanding businesses, individuals or organizations of the Park Ridge community each year. Award nominations were due by Friday, December 20, 2024, in order to be considered.
The awards will be presented at the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce’s annual Night of
Stars Celebration, the evening of Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the Harp & Fiddle in
Park Ridge. Awardees and nominators will be notified in advance, and Awardees must agree to
be present for the award celebration in order to be a recipient.
Individuals are asked to nominate an individual, business or organization that exhibits some or
all of the following attributes:
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Service – goes above and beyond the call of duty by volunteering time, talent and/or resources to the community
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Legacy – implements sustainable change for the benefit of our community and/or leaves an exceptional, lasting lifetime impression
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Admirable – someone others admire and respect
​If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Jacqueline Mathews, Chamber Executive Director, at (847) 825-3121.
A Night of Stars Celebration
Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce cordially invites you to our annual Night of Stars Celebration where we honor those receiving awards for: Business of the Year, Community Stars, Lifetime Achievement, President's Award, and Heart of the Chamber. The night will also include the Oath of Office for our 2025 Chamber Board of Directors.
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Cocktail Reception
Four-Course Dinner with Wine Pairings
Board of Directors Oath of Office
Awards Presentation
Exciting Raffles
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Saturday, March 1
6:00pm - 10:30pm
at The Harp & Fiddle, 110 Main Street, Park Ridge
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$150 per guest
(50% directly benefits the Chamber)
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Congratulations to the 2024 Community Stars!
David Cartwright and Dana Schneider
Joseph Steinfels
John Tunnell
Benny Velazquez
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PRESIDENT'S AWARD
Fred Sanchez and Stephanie Goodrich
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HEART OF THE CHAMBER AWARD
Anne Marie Brown
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BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD
Liberty Bank
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LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Craig Fallico