Celebrate the people, businesses, and organizations making Lincoln County stronger

Each year, the Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce recognizes outstanding businesses, community leaders, educators, healthcare workers, first responders, farmers, and volunteers through our Annual Community Awards.

Use the form below to submit your nomination. Winners will be recognized at the Annual Chamber Banquet.

How to Nominate

  1. Review the award categories below.
  2. Choose the category that best fits your nominee.
  3. Complete the online nomination form.
  4. Include specific examples of the nominee’s impact in Lincoln County.

Strong nominations include clear examples of leadership, service, community involvement, and, when possible, measurable impact.

Submit nominations by June 30th using the form below.

Annual Award Categories

Winners will be announced at the annual Chamber Banquet.

Business of the Year

Recognizes:
A business making a positive impact in Lincoln County

Nomination Focus:
Service, growth, community involvement, leadership

Sponsorship Available

Put your business in front of Lincoln County’s community leaders, business owners, and award attendees.
Become the sponsor of this award.

Citizen of the Year

Recognizes:
An individual serving the community in meaningful ways

Nomination Focus:
Volunteerism, advocacy, leadership, long-term impact

Sponsorship Available

Put your business in front of Lincoln County’s community leaders, business owners, and award attendees.
Become the sponsor of this award.

Healthcare Worker of the Year

Recognizes:
A healthcare professional who goes above and beyond
Nomination Focus:
Compassion, service, patient/community impact

Sponsorship Available

Put your business in front of Lincoln County’s community leaders, business owners, and award attendees.
Become the sponsor of this award.

First Responder of the Year

Recognizes:
A first responder demonstrating service and commitment

Nomination Focus:
Safety, dedication, courage, and community service

Sponsorship Available

Put your business in front of Lincoln County’s community leaders, business owners, and award attendees.
Become the sponsor of this award.

Big Apple Award

Recognizes:
An educator or school supporter making a difference
Nomination Focus:
Student impact, leadership, collaboration


Sponsorship Available

Put your business in front of Lincoln County’s community leaders, business owners, and award attendees.
Become the sponsor of this award.

June King Bastin Service Award

Recognizes:
A person with exceptional service to Lincoln County
Nomination Focus:
Long-term service, generosity, civic commitment

Sponsorship Available

Put your business in front of Lincoln County’s community leaders, business owners, and award attendees.
Become the sponsor of this award.

Farmer of the Year

Recognizes:
A local agricultural leader

Nomination Focus:
Service, growth, community involvement, leadership

Sponsored By:

Lincoln County Cattleman & Kentucky Farm Bureau

Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce

Annual Community Awards

Please complete the form below to submit your nomination. You may nominate a business, individual, educator, healthcare worker, first responder, farmer, or community volunteer. Be as specific as possible and include examples of the nominee’s impact in Lincoln County.

Your Name
If known, please include a contact phone number for the nominee.
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