The vitality of the Greater Akron Region is dependent on the vision and collaboration of our local elected officials. Each year, the Greater Akron Chamber recognizes one local elected official in Medina, Summit and Portage Counties for their commitment to economic development and community improvement.

The Greater Akron Chamber is seeking nominations of elected officials from members to be recognized in 2010. All local elected officials who represent Medina, Summit or Portage Counties are eligible for nomination including county commissioners, mayors, city council members, state representatives etc.

Past Honorees include:

2009
Medina County: Lafayette Township Trustee Lynda Bowers
Summit County: State Representative Brian G. Williams
Portage County: Mayor John Fender, City of Kent

2008:
Medina County: Commissioner Patricia Geissman
Summit County: Mayor William Currin, City of Hudson
Portage County: Mayor Tom Wagner, City of Streetsboro

2007:
Medina County: Commissioner Sharon Ray
Summit County: Engineer Greg Bachman, P.E., P.S.
Portage County: Brimfield Township Board of Trustees
(Mike Kostensky, Dan Tronge, and Sue Fields)

2006:
Medina County: State Senator Ron Amstutz
Summit County: Mayor Karen Fritschel, City of Stow
Portage County: State Senator Kimberly Zurz

2005:
Medina County: State Representative Chuck Calvert
Summit County: Mayor Don Robart, City of Cuyahoga Falls
Portage County: County Commissioner Chris Smeiles

2004:
Medina County: Mayor Caesar Carrino, City of Wadsworth
Summit County: Mayor Daniel L. Croghan, City of Green
Portage County: County Commissioner Charles W. Keiper II

To nominate an outstanding elected official in your county, please download the nomination form below. All nominations are due to the Greater Akron Chamber by Thursday, October 7, 2010.

The 2010 honorees will be recognized at the 7th Annual Local Elected Officials Recognition Luncheon on Friday, December 10, 2010, at the Fairlawn Country Club.

Please contact Megann Eberhart, Manager, Advocacy (330) 237-1262 or eberhart@greaterakronchamber.org with questions or concerns.

Mark your calendar to attend this special event!