The Business Council of New York State, Inc. is seeking nominations for our 2026 Chuck Steiner Memorial Chamber of the Year Award. This Annual award will honor an outstanding chamber organization and leadership team for their efforts to support both their business members and the communities they represent. The 2026 Annual Meeting will take place Wednesday, September 23 to Friday, September 25 at the Sagamore Resort in Bolton Landing and the Steiner award will be presented the evening of Thursday, September 24.
All nominations are accepted at the discretion of The Business Council and judged by a panel of Business Council employees.
ELIGIBILITY
- Display a positive social conscience and commitment to pro-business activities within their community and the state.
- Have an established reputation for delivering a high level of programs and services in their community and active in state and local business advocacy.
- Show fiscal responsibility for its members and community and have leadership whose talent, vision, expertise, dedication, and performance have defined them as outstanding Chamber leaders.
- Have conducted business operations within New York State for the past twelve consecutive months prior to the date of their nomination.
- Be a member of The Business Council of New York State, Inc. for the past twelve consecutive months prior to the date of their nomination.
NOMINATIONS
- Can be made by a chamber business member or chamber staff member.
- Must be submitted by the close of business on Friday, July 31, 2026.
APPLICATION
Nominations for 2026 Chuck Steiner Memorial Chamber of the Year Award