Now is the time to nominate a Business, Educator, Everyday Hero, Public Safety Worker and Nonprofit who has made a difference in the Woodbury area community this year. Criteria for each category is listed below. Deadline for nominations is November 22, 2022.  

Nomination Criteria:

Business of the Year—Nominee must be a member in good standing with the Woodbury Area Chamber of Commerce; an active business located or operating in the Woodbury area for a minimum of five years; show stability or growth in sales and services; demonstrate ethical business practices and corporate or community leadership. 

Educator of the Year—Nominee must be a licensed teacher who instructs students PK-12 at a public or private school within the Woodbury area and must have taught during the 2021-2022 school year.  Nominee should exemplify outstanding service, innovation and dedication to the field of education, fellow educators and area youth.   

Everyday Hero—Nominee must reside in the Woodbury area and shown outstanding public service to the community and/or has positively influenced another's life through compassion, kindness, generosity. Tell us about a person whose good deeds went above and beyond to help others.

Nonprofit of the Year—Nominee must be an active 501-C3 organization located or operating in the Woodbury area for a minimum of three years, a Woodbury chamber member in good standing and made a notable impact on the quality of life for those who live and work in the Woodbury area while adhering to their nonprofit mission statement (mission statement must be included with nomination). 

Public Safety Worker of the Year—Nominee must be employed as a public safety worker with the Woodbury area and been involved in an event or circumstance that displayed heroism, community service, bravery or dedication in 2022.