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QHMA CHOICE AWARDS

Dating back more than two decades, the Quaboag Hills Chamber of Commerce Choice Awards recognizes businesses and individuals who help make the Quaboag Hills region so special.

Following a pandemic caused hiatus that began in 2020, the Choice Awards is making it's triumphant return in 2025.

During the month of January, the public, members, and the Chamber were able to submit their nominations for:

  • EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR
  • FOOD/DRINK ESTABLISHMENT OF THE YEAR
  • COMMUNITY HERO OF THE YEAR
  • RETAIL ESTABLISHMENT OF THE YEAR
  • QHMA BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
  • QHMA VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
2025 Choice Award Winners

VOTE

Voting for the 2025 Choice Awards has concluded.  Voting was open from February 1 - March 31.  Thank you to everyone who submitted votes!

NOMINATE FOR 2026

Know a deserving Individual or Business to be Nominated for 2026?  Email your nomination to info@qhma.com

HISTORY

Here is a look back at some of our past recipients:

2025

Educator of the Year:  Steven Duff

Retail Establishment of the Year:  Hardwick Farmers Co-op

Chamber Volunteer of the Year:  Lorna Stone

Chamber Business of the Year:  Teresa's Restaurant

Food/Drink Establishment of the Year:  Steaming Tender Restaurant

Community Hero of the Year:  Jillian Smith

2019

Business of the Year:  Angels & Backpacks Program

Citizen of the Year:  Tim O'Brien

Teacher of the Year:  Gretchen Mollins

Volunteer of the Year:  Dorrinda O'Keefe-Shea

2018

Business of the Year:  Fire Service Group

Citizen of the Year:  Gail Moryl

Heart of the Year:  Colleen Mucha

Teacher of the Year:  Heather Malin

2016

Citizen of the Year:  Dan Flynn

Teacher of the Year:  Christopher Carlson

2015

Business of the Year:  The Carson Center

Citizen of the Year:  Patricia Donovan

2014

Business of the Year:  Life's Memories & More

Citizen of the Year:  Beth Beardslee-Romeo, Keith & Kim Goodreau

Teacher of the Year:  John P. O'Neill

2011

Business of the Year:  Ye Olde Tavern

2009

Business of the Year:  J&J Promotions-Auction Acres

Citizen of the Year:  Robert Haveles

Volunteer of the Year:  David Lamberto

2008

Citizen of the Year:  Kathleen Crevier

2007

Business of the Year:  Bell & Hudson Insurance Agency

Citizen of the Year:  Leonard & Barbara Hooton

2006

Citizen of the Year:  Richard Fiske, Sr.

2004

Citizen of the Year:  Jean A. Bailey

Teacher of the Year:  Shawn Gersbach