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NOMINATIONS DUE Friday, November 7, 2025.

Nomination Form (click here)

Use the Registration Button ↗️ on this page to RSVP to attend the Spirit Award Reception on November 13 from 5:00 - 7:00 at Micas Mountain Kitchen.

Each year, the Chamber proudly presents the Spirit of Our Community Awards — celebrating the people and organizations whose passion and dedication make the Cashiers Area shine. These awards honor the leaders, visionaries, and everyday heroes who inspire us all. A selection committee will choose this year's honorees, who will be recognized at a special reception on November 13 and showcased in the 51st Annual Cashiers Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 6 at 3:00 p.m. 

2024 SPIRIT OF OUR COMMUNITY AWARDS

2024 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR  |  HARRIET KARRO, Cashiers Community Together

Presented to an individual who has significantly and positively impacted the Cashiers area community through vision, innovation, and leadership.

2024 BUSINESSPERSON OF THE YEAR | DANIEL FLETCHER, BRETT STEWART, TAYLOR STEWART & THE OUTLAND HOSPITALITY GROUP 

Presented to a business representative who has leveraged commercial resources to support community initiatives in an extraordinary manner.

2024 EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR |  KURT PUSCH, Summit Charter School

Presented to a teacher or administrator who has uniquely promoted character development and motivation as a foundation for future success.

2024 VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR  | CHRIS JEFFERSON

Presented to an individual who has generously given of their personal time, talent and/or financial support to improve the lives of those in our community.

2024 ARTS & CULTURE ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR  |  DANIE BECK

Presented to an individual, business, or other organization whose work promotes artistic enhancement or cultural awareness.

2024 EVERGREEN AWARD  |  PAUL ROBSHAW & VISIONS CASHIERS for WALK CASHIERS

Presented to an individual, business or other organization whose work reflects the respect of natural resources and the value of sustainability.