2025 Annual Meeting & Spotlight Awards
The Annual Meeting & Spotlight Awards is a signature event celebrating the West Hartford Chamber’s accomplishments and recognizing members who have made a significant impact on the local community and economy. The evening also honors our Board of Directors, including welcoming new members and expressing gratitude to outgoing board members for their service.
Tickets are now available, click HERE to register
Beacon Awards
Noah Webster Award: John Green, Lux Bond & Green
Established in 1989, this prestigious award is presented to an individual or business that has demonstrated exceptional commitment to the Town of West Hartford and its community.
Elizabeth Gustin Basil Women’s Leadership Award: Mary-Jane Foster, Interval House
Introduced in 2022, this award honors the legacy of Elizabeth Gustin Basil, the Chamber’s first woman chairperson, who passed away in 2021. It recognizes outstanding women leaders making a difference in West Hartford.
Spotlight Awards
Each year, the Chamber recognizes businesses and individuals in the following categories:
New Business of the Year: The Book Club
Legacy Business of the Year (25+ Years): Luna Pizza
Non-Profit of the Year: Jewish Family Services
Economic Driver of the Year: Westfarms
Entrepreneur of the Year: LaJune King, Photos by LJK & BLK STRY Studio
Young Professional of the Year: Ryan Young, PeoplesBank
Chamber Volunteer of the Year: Patrice Taffe, Westfield Bank
A Night of Celebration & Connection
The Annual Meeting & Spotlight Awards brings together 150+ business and community leaders for an evening of celebration, connection, and recognition. This premier event offers a unique opportunity to engage with the West Hartford Chamber, build valuable relationships, and honor those making a lasting impact in our community.
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