W.A.C.E. is recognizing outstanding programs that showcase your chamber’s performance in a core competency area and/or provide an exemplary example of your organization being a 3C Chamber - a Catalyst, Convener, or Champion.
2025 Awardees: Small Chambers:
American Canyon (CA) Chamber: Kids Commerce
Perris Valley (CA) Chamber: Avanzando
Prescott Valley (AZ) Chamber: Hispanic Business Association
Vista (CA) Chamber: Velocity Summer Internship Program
San Luis Obispo (CA) Chamber: SLO Onboarding Assistance Resources (SOAR)
Greater Stockton (CA) Chamber: Stockton Takes Action Against Retail Theft
Vail Valley Partnership (CO): Vail Valley Works
Programs nominated for this award should have met or exceeded the chamber’s goals and MUST be able to be replicated by other chambers. Programs must fit in one or more of the following competencies:
Strengthening the Local Economy
Promoting & Improving our Community
Political Action
Representing Interests of Business with Government
