GMA sponsors several awards throughout the year to recognize excellence and achievement in our community. We encourage you to nominate an appropriate person for one of these awards.

The Small Business Retailer of the Year Award is selected by the Business Support Council and chosen from nominations that come from all over the community. Nominations for the Retailer of the Year are solicited from Chamber and GMA member firms, as well as the community at-large.

The nomination deadline is in late spring.

GMA Police & Citizens Appreciation Awards: As part of National Peace Officers Week GMA presents several awards to recognizing outstanding efforts in Crime Prevention.

• GMA Distinguished Service Award presented to a law enforcement officer.
• GMA Business and Industry Crime Prevention Service Award presented to an individual law enforcement officer
• Excellence in Crime Prevention given to a local business