BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250502 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:TRUE SUMMARY:Heart of Hanover 2025 Business Awards DESCRIPTION:2025 is the inaugural year for Hanover County's Business Industry awards. Businesses are the heart and soul of our local economy\, fueling growth\, innovation\, and community spirit. The Heart of Hanover Awards celebrates these vital businesses through a public nomination process. The 10 businesses with the most nominations will move into the public voting starting May 5 to May 16\, 2025. Nominations can be self-nominated or from the public. Nominations will be verified to ensure the businesses meet the criteria and award guidelines. The more nominations received\; the more chances a business will make it to the Top 10. Once approved to move forward\, the nominations will be listed under their category for a public vote starting May 5\, 2025 \n\n \n\nYou can nominate once per day. Nominations open at 6 am on April 14\, 2025 and closes at midnight on May 1\, 2025. Voting will be open from May 5 through May 16. Winners will be announced in the Richmond Times-Dispatch on June 12.\n\n \n\nBusiness Awards Categories\n\n\n Destination Business of the Year\n This award recognizes a Hanover business that provides an entertainment\, recreational\, cultural\, or historical experiences for the tourists and residents. Some examples include farms focusing on agritourism\, historic sites\, breweries\, wineries\, B & Bs\, farmers markets\, hotels\, resorts\, and amusement parks and theaters.\n\n\n \n\n\n Health & Wellness Business of the Year \n This award recognizes a Hanover County business that provides services and/or products in the health and wellness industry. Some examples include hair and nail salons\, spas\, beauty clinics\, massages\, gyms\, wellness centers\, doctors\, dentists\, etc.\n\n\n \n\n\n Manufacturer of the Coolest Thing Made in Hanover County\n Nominate your favorite Hanover-based manufacturer of goods and products.\n\n\n \n\n\n Nonprofit Organization of the Year\n This award recognizes any nonprofit organization with a 501c tax id residing in Hanover County that delivers programs and/or services to Hanover residents.\n\n\n \n\n\n Retail Business of the Year\n This award recognizes a retailer in Hanover County that is locally owned. Some examples include bakeries and coffee shops\, clothing boutiques\, hardware\, thrift\, gifts\, d cor\, jewelry\, and pet supplies.\n\n\n \n\n\n Restaurant of the Year\n This award recognizes a restaurant where a meal is served on or from the premises located in Hanover County or mobile truck with a Hanover business registration.\n\n\n \n\n\n Service Business of the Year\n This award recognizes a Hanover business that has a Hanover location that serves the residents of Hanover County. Examples include accounting\, banking\, financial planning\, engineering\, law\, technology\, HVAC\, plumbing\, electrical\, contractors\, handyman\, cleaning\, pet grooming and boarding\, roofing\, etc.\n\n\n \n\nNominate a business in all 7 categories to be entered to win: \n\n\n Hanover County Carhartt Tool Bag\n Hanover County Ornament\n Hanover County Notebook and Pen \n Hanover County Tomato Stress Ball\n Hanover County Mug\n River's Edge Mechanicsville Local Blend Coffee\n Hanover County Picnic Blanket\n Hanover County Umbrella\n Hanover County Golf Balls and Tees\n Leadership Hanover Tumbler\n Hanover Chamber Chip Clip and Phone Pop Socket\n\n\n \n\nOne winner will be randomly selected within 14 days from May 5\, 2025. The winner will be contacted by email and/or phone number to arrange pick up of the prizes. The value of the prizes totals $158.00. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
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2025 is the inaugural year for Hanover County&rsquo\;s Business Industry awards. Businesses are the heart and soul of our local economy\, fueling growth\, innovation\, and community spirit. The Heart of Hanover Awards celebrates these vital businesses through a public nomination process. The 10 businesses with the most nominations will move into the public voting starting May 5 to May 16\, 2025. Nominations can be self-nominated or from the public. Nominations will be verified to ensure the businesses meet the criteria and award guidelines. The more nominations received\; the more chances a business will make it to the Top 10. Once approved to move forward\, the nominations will be listed under their category for a public vote starting May 5\, 2025

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You can nominate once per day. Nominations open at 6 am on April 14\, 2025 and closes at midnight on May 1\, 2025. Voting will be open from May 5 through May 16. Winners will be announced in the Richmond Times-Dispatch on June 12.

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Business Awards Categories

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  1. Destination Business of the Year
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  2. This award recognizes a Hanover business that provides an entertainment\, recreational\, cultural\, or historical experiences for the tourists and residents. Some examples include farms focusing on agritourism\, historic sites\, breweries\, wineries\, B &\; Bs\, farmers markets\, hotels\, resorts\, and amusement parks and theaters.
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  1. Health &\; Wellness Business of the Year
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  2. This award recognizes a Hanover County business that provides services and/or products in the health and wellness industry. Some examples include hair and nail salons\, spas\, beauty clinics\, massages\, gyms\, wellness centers\, doctors\, dentists\, etc.
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  1. Manufacturer of the Coolest Thing Made in Hanover County
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  2. Nominate your favorite Hanover-based manufacturer of goods and products.
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  1. Nonprofit Organization of the Year
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  2. This award recognizes any nonprofit organization with a 501c tax id residing in Hanover County that delivers programs and/or services to Hanover residents.
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  1. Retail Business of the Year
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  2. This award recognizes a retailer in Hanover County that is locally owned. Some examples include bakeries and coffee shops\, clothing boutiques\, hardware\, thrift\, gifts\, dé\;cor\, jewelry\, and pet supplies.
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  1. Restaurant of the Year
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  2. This award recognizes a restaurant where a meal is served on or from the premises located in Hanover County or mobile truck with a Hanover business registration.
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  1. Service Business of the Year
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  2. This award recognizes a Hanover business that has a Hanover location that serves the residents of Hanover County. Examples include accounting\, banking\, financial planning\, engineering\, law\, technology\, HVAC\, plumbing\, electrical\, contractors\, handyman\, cleaning\, pet grooming and boarding\, roofing\, etc.
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Nominate a business in all 7 categories to be entered to win:

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  1. Hanover County Carhartt Tool Bag
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  2. Hanover County Ornament
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  3. Hanover County Notebook and Pen
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  4. Hanover County Tomato Stress Ball
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  5. Hanover County Mug
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  6. River&rsquo\;s Edge Mechanicsville Local Blend Coffee
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  7. Hanover County Picnic Blanket
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  8. Hanover County Umbrella
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  9. Hanover County Golf Balls and Tees
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  10. Leadership Hanover Tumbler
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  11. Hanover Chamber Chip Clip and Phone Pop Socket
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One winner will be randomly selected within 14 days from May 5\, 2025. The winner will be contacted by email and/or phone number to arrange pick up of the prizes. The value of the prizes totals $158.00.

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