The Westfield Lantern Awards is a time-honored tradition of the Westfield Chamber of Commerce. The signature community recognition event began in 1982.
The event celebrates the community of Westfield and is a semi-formal cocktail reception designed to bring the community together for an evening of fellowship while recognizing and honoring outstanding residents and businesses. This year’s Awards Ceremony will take place on Thursday, Jan. 19 at the Prairie Waters Event Center, 4180 Westfield Road (State Road 32), Westfield.
Individual Awards
Westfield Chamber Distinguished Service Award
The Westfield Chamber Distinguished Service Award is the highest honor bestowed upon individuals who bring credit to the Westfield Chamber and/or Westfield community by their accomplishment, professional achievement, notoriety, or community service. This award aims to recognize individuals who are Chamber members. Individuals selected have achieved professional excellence and/or have made meaningful contributions to their profession, the Westfield Chamber, or the City of Westfield as a whole.
Westfield Citizen of the Year Award
The Westfield Citizen of the Year Award is the highest honor bestowed upon a citizen of Westfield. This award recognizes individuals who have made a meaningful contribution to the greater good and represent the best of Westfield through their professional, volunteer, or personal endeavors.
Community Volunteer Award of Distinction
The Community Volunteer Award of Distinction recognizes an individual member or company of the Westfield Chamber. They show compassion for addressing critical social, economic, and environmental needs throughout our society on either a local, state, national or international level.
Westfield Young Professional of the Year
Westfield Young Professionals Hall of Fame
Annually, the Westfield Chamber recognizes up to five young professionals under 40 and inducts them into the Westfield Young Professionals Hall of Fame. Those inducted into the Hall of Fame are Westfield’s most accomplished young citizens or individuals who work within the city limits and have made significant contributions to better Westfield or the Westfield Chamber. From those inducted, one individual is chosen as the Westfield Young Professional of the Year Award recipient.
Industry Awards
Westfield Washington Schools Award of Distinction
The Westfield Washington Schools Award of Distinction is awarded to an employee or former employee who made a significant contribution to the school district, the children it serves, or their fellow colleagues.
Healthcare Awards of Distinction
The Healthcare Award of Distinction is awarded to a healthcare employee who has made a significant contribution to the City of Westfield, the residents it serves, or their fellow colleagues.
First Responders Award of Distinction
The First Responders Award of Distinction is awarded to a first responder (police officer, firefighter, paramedics) who made a significant contribution to the City of Westfield, the residents it serves, or their fellow colleagues.
Community Awards
Community Event of the Year
The Westfield Community Event of the Year recognizes a company or organization whose event significantly contributed to Westfield residents and/or the greater community.
Business & Non-Profit Awards
Westfield Chamber Board of Directors Business of the Year Cup
- Large Business: 26 or more employees or more than $10MM gross annual revenue
- Mid-level Business: 8 to 25 employees or less than $10MM yearly gross revenue
- Small Business: 1 to 7 employees or less than $1MM yearly gross revenue
The Westfield Chamber Board of Directors Business of the Year Cup is given to a business that has enhanced the Westfield Community in significant and noticeable ways. The company chosen actively supports the purpose of the Westfield Chamber and is a partner in good standing. The business models positive and cooperative business practices with people and businesses in the community and has a demonstrated commitment to excellence.
New Partner Award of Distinction
The New Partner Award of Distinction recognizes a partner in good standing with the Westfield Chamber that has established a new Westfield business within the past three years. The business has contributed in meaningful ways to the Westfield community. (Note: The New Partner Award of Distinction is nominated by an anonymous committee of community leaders.)
Community Leadership Award of Distinction
The Community Leadership Award of Distinction recognizes those non-profit organizations serving Westfield and/or Hamilton County who focus primarily on the growth and well-being of people and the community to which they serve; this includes faith community/church, charities, or service organizations. The organization recognized has shown exemplary support to the Westfield community while adhering to the non-profit’s mission statement. The organization has a reputation for integrity in its dealings with clients, volunteers, staff, or other individuals.
Click here to submit an award nomination.
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Tickets
There are Chamber Partner and Non-Partner tickets available. This event will sell out, so purchase your tickets as soon as possible. Tickets include three food stations, dessert station, and a complementary glass of wine. Cash bar will also be available.
Tickets are being held for award winners and their families/company. A discounted price will be offered to individual award winners.
Partner Reserved Table ($550)
Ten Lantern Awards Tickets; Guaranteed Reserved Table
Non-Partner Reserved Table ($750)
Ten Lantern Awards Tickets; Guaranteed Reserved Table
High-Top Reserved Table ($250)
Four Lantern Awards Tickets; Guaranteed Reserved High-Top Table
Partner Individual Ticket ($60)
Individual ticket to attend the 2023 Lantern Awards Ceremony. There will be open seating and limited high-top tables that are not reserved.
Non-Partner Individual Ticket ($75)
Non-Chamber Partner/Member Individual ticket to attend the 2023 Lantern Awards Ceremony. There will be open seating and limited high-top tables that are not reserved.
Click here to purchase tickets.