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 made its triumphant return in 2025.
The Nomination deadline for 2026 was February 13. Online Voting is now open for your favorite Finalists across the following categories:
- Community Hero of the Year
- Educator of the Year
- HVAC Business of the Year
- Manufacturer of the Year
- Non-Profit of the Year
- Chamber Champion of the Year
- Chamber Legacy Award
VOTE
Voting for the 2026 Choice Awards Finalists has concluded. All Finalist will be honored an the Winners will be announced at the Choice Awards Ceremony & Dinner on Wednesday, May 6 at The Steaming Tender Restaurant. Thank you to thousands of people who voted!
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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