Annual Banquet Edition of the Marion Chamber E-News

Event Sponsors

DISTINGUISHED MEMBER AWARD
Clearwave Communications

DISTINGUISHED BUSINESS AWARD
Southern Illinois University

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP AWARD 
Centerstone

BUSINESS/INDUSTRY OF THE YEAR AWARD 
Northbridge Professional Technologies

CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARD
Golden Eagle Distributing, LLC

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 
US Bank

SOCIAL HOUR

WINE & SPIRIT PULL


SILENT AUCTION


REGISTRATION
Futiva

DESSERT
South Porte Bank

HORS D’OEUVRES
First Southern Bank

PHOTO STAGE
Ike Family Dealerships

PHOTOGRAPHY
Southern Illinois Healthcare

HOSPITALITY
VisitSI

SIGNATURE DRINK
Black Diamond Harley Davidson

SIGNATURE DRINK
CTS Complete Technology Solutions

VENUE
The Pavilion

ENTERTAINMENT
Clearwave Communications

FBLA VOLUNTEERS
Clearwave Communications

VIDEOGRAPHY
SIU Credit Union

COAT CHECK
Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois

PROGRAM
 Commercial Janitorial Services
​Legence Bank

SAVE THE DATES / INVITATIONS
 Banterra Bank

Mystery Spectacular

Take part in the Mystery Spectacular by Your Jeweler which features Fabulous Jewelry and Accessories.  Proceeds from the spectacular will go to Lighthouse Shelter & Night’s Shield.

some featured prizes!








In Memoriam

The Annual Dinner Committee honors those we have lost in the past year who have contributed to the Marion Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Marion area. The tribute will be played during the 98th annual Marion Chamber of Commerce Auction & Awards Banquet. 

To submit an honoree, please complete the form below, call the Marion Chamber at 997.6311, or email director@marionillinois.com.

IN MEMORIAM SUBMISSION

Ticket Information - Deadline Extended to Jan 8th



There is still time to reserve your seat or table for this year's event through January 8th!
Individual tickets are $60, Tables of 8 are $400

Dinner Menu
 Romaine and Baby Greens Salad with Feta Cheese, Pine Nuts, Craisins & Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing.

Prime Rib and Garlic Rib Chicken Breasts
Twice Baked Potatoes and Green Beans
Gourmet Dinner Rolls with Butter Patties
Delicious Desserts
​Dinner Provided by Great Boars of Fire

Call the chamber office at 997-6311, email director@marionillinois.com, or use our online portal! 

TICKET REGISTRATION FORM

2018 'OF THE YEAR' AWARD NOMINEES

BUSINESS/INDUSTRY OF THE YEAR

Sponsored by: Northbridge Professional Technologies

​Marion Park District. - Full Story


CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

Sponsored by: Golden Eagle Distributing, LLC

Nominees - full bio of finalists
Melisa Adkins, Heartland Regional Medical Center
John Holst, Zion United Church of Christ
Jane Stiritz, Kiwanis & Unit 2 Foundation


DISTINGUISHED BUSINESS

Sponsored by: Southern Illinois University

Nominees - full bio of finalists
Centerstone
Clarida & Ziegler Engineering Company
Golden Eagle Distributing, LLC


DISTINGUISHED MEMBER

Sponsored by: Clearwave Communications


Nominees - full bio of finalists
Matt Carnaghi, James Arthur Design Co.
Jared Garrison, The Pavilion
Ashley Gott with Bank of Herrin


LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT
Sponsored by: US Bank

Jim & Linda Byassee
Cathy Moehring

full bio of finalists

MAYOR’S SERVICE AWARD

Harry Boyd


YOUNG PROFESSIONAL LEADER

Sponsored by: Centerstone

Nominees - full bio of finalists
David Lawler, Lawler Brown Law Firm
Cam McCurdy, ProTek
Jason Powell,  Pepsi MidAmerica
Past Award Winners

Silent Auction Preview!

Between now and the dinner, we will be posting featured silent auction items on the event page.  Check them out today and decide which you would like to take home!!

Thank you to those who have donated to this year's silent auction, please have auction items to the chamber office by January 11th.

Preview Items

Marion Chamber of Commerce Newsletter - Annual Banquet Edition of the Marion Chamber E-News