The Tonkawa Chamber of Commerce announces its 105th Annual Banquet. The event this year will look a little different than in the past.
On Thursday, April 22, 2021, 6-8 p.m., the Chamber will host an outdoor event called the Tonkawa Chamber of Commerce Awards Social. This event will be held at the Tonkawa Hotel/Casino, located at 16601 W. South Avenue, Tonkawa, Oklahoma, 6-8 p.m. The menu will be heavy hors d’oeuvres including dessert and a cash bar will be available. The awards part of the evening is at 7:00 p.m. under the tent. Dress is casual as we encourage a fun evening of fellowship.
The program highlights the accomplishments of Tonkawa, including the announcement of our award recipients for Employee of the Year, Citizen of the Year, Business of the Year, and Lifetime Service Award.
Tickets are $25.00 each and may be purchased at the Chamber of Commerce office, 102 E. Grand Ave. If you would like your tickets mailed to you, please call 580-628-2220. Checks should be made payable to Tonkawa Chamber of Commerce. Please have your tickets purchased by 4:00 p.m. Friday, April 16, 2021 to ensure availability of tickets for you and your guests. We hope you will be able to join us for an evening of socially distanced fun.
On that date the chamber will recognize up to five award winners. Categories are Employee of the Year, Citizen of the Year, Lifetime service award, Tonkawa Pride and Business of the Year.
Forms for nominees are available at the chamber office, 102 E. Grand. They should be returned by March 31, 2021.
Explanations of the various awards follow: Tonkawa Pride award -- A tonkawa area resident who has re
Tonkawa Pride award -- A tonkawa area resident who has received state and/or national recognition in his or her field of endeavor -- such as art, education, politics, business, etc. thereby bringing honor to Tonkawa. This is a special award and does not have to be awarded annually.
Business of the year -- A Tonkawa area business that is engaged in community involvement through leadership, volunteerism and contributions, has received national or state recognition, and/or is a leader in their industry/field.
Employee of the year -- An employee of a Tonkawa business firm who, during the past year, has displayed a friendly attitude, pleasant personality and an untiring willingness to serve the public, thereby promoting the community.
Citizen of the year -- A Tonkawa area resident, who, during ...
