www.montvillechamber.org - Montville Township Chamber of Commerce

Annual Awards & Banquet

2023 Award Recipients

We are proud to announce the recipients of the 2023 Montville Township Chamber of Commerce awards:

⮞ Citizen of the Year: Larry Hines
⮞ Business Person of Year: John Hogan
⮞ Organization of the Year: Interfaith Council  
⮞ Public Safety: Det. Keith Donnelly
⮞ Public Service: Christopher Connolly
⮞ Good Neighbor: Black Rabbit Saloon
⮞ Silver Service: Michael O'Brien
⮞ Gold Service: Ron Cain
⮞ President's Award: The Hazel Project

Our 60th Annual Awards Banquet will be held on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 7:00 pm at the Lake Valhalla Club, 13 Vista Rd, Montville, NJ 07045. Cost is $95 per person, and includes cocktail hour, hors d'oeurves, dinner and dessert.

Please Join Us!

Register Today By Email 

To reserve a spot or table at the event, please use the button above or email us at info@montvillechamber.org with your reservation request (name, contact information, number/names of attendees).   Payment is requested by check and should be mailed to:

Montville Township Chamber of Commerce
195 Changebridge Rd
Montville, NJ 07045


NEW! Online Registration & Payment

For your convenience, we are now offering online registration and payment (by Credit Card) through PayPal (no PayPal account required).   In order to offset our increased payment processing fees, a $4 charge will be added to each registrant (for a total cost of $99 each).  Please note that registration as indicated above through email and payment by check does not incur any additional fees.

Click here to register and pay online:




Event Sponsors

Thank you to the following Event Sponsors!

ION Bank

Dinner Sponsor


Lakeland Bank

Cocktail Hour Sponsor


Columbia Bank

General Sponsor


Donation in Honor of Interfaith Council

General Sponsor



Dorsey & Semrau

Award Sponsor


Enid Davis

Flower Sponsor


Luxe Balloon Decor NJ

Decor Sponsor



Sponsorship Opportunities

Would you or your company like to recognize our award winners and help support this event?  We are looking for various sponsors who will be recognized throughout the lead up to and including the event.   

Please contact us at info@montvillechamber.org for available sponsorship opportunities. 




What are the Chamber Awards?

The Montville Township Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize the best and brightest within the Montville Township community at our annual Awards Banquet.  Since 1964, the chamber has been honoring business leaders, public servants, civic & community groups, and residents who, through their commitment, contributions and volunteerism, have made Montville Township a better place to live and work.

Award recipients are selected from a pool of candidates nominated by anyone who lives or works in the Montville area.  Candidates must work, live or serve within Montville Township and meet the established criteria for each award category.  

Winners are recognized at our annual Awards Banquet and are invited as guests to the event where they are joined by township officials, government leaders, business representatives, neighbors, family & friends in support and honor of their recognition.


What are the Award Categories and Criteria?

Scroll down to see a list of Award Categories and Criteria requirements.


Looking for past winners?

Click here to see those businesses, business persons and individuals who have been previously honored.

Previous Award Recipients


Do you know a good award candidate?

Looking to nominate an individual, business or group for an award?  Complete the Award Nomination Form and submit it to the chamber office at info@montvillechamber.org.

Award Nomination Form




Here are the Montville Township Annual Award Categories and Criteria:

CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

Recognition of an outstanding, well-rounded citizen who lives or works in Montville and has demonstrated exemplary service by way of volunteerism and community involvement. 


BUSINESS/BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR

Recognition of a business or business person who has operated a respected business in Montville for at least three (3) years. The business should be recognized for outstanding practices, products and/or services. Involvement in the community by way of contributions to local programs, events and other service to the township and township organizations beyond business practices will be consider a plus. 


ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR

Recognition of an organization that has consistently performed services within the township for at least three (3) years and has achieved or carried out one or more outstanding events or projects during the previous year. 


PUBLIC SAFETY AWARD

Recognition of any public safety officials, including Police, Fire and First Aid, who have a minimum of five (5) years of service to the township and have been involved in and contributed to an act (or acts) of exemplary service while providing for the safety of the community and its citizens. 


PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD

Recognition of any public employee of the Township or the Board of Education with at least five (5) years of service, who has made significant contributions to the township or school system above and beyond the activities and responsibilities of their present job. 


GOOD NEIGHBOR AWARD

Recognition of a business, property owner, or organization which, through property improvements or the implementation of a plan, has enhanced the beauty of Montville Township. This can be for a property's aesthetic enhancement or for the thoughtful conservation of the Township's natural resources, resulting in a positive contribution to the overall life in Montville Township. 


SILVER SERVICE AWARD

Recognition of a private citizen or public servant who has served at least twenty-five (25) years in Montville Township in multiple volunteer organizations and/or on Township boards or committees. This person has demonstrated a long-time dedication and devotion to the community.


GOLD SERVICE AWARD

Recognition of a private citizen or public servant who has served at least fifty (50) years in Montville Township in multiple volunteer organizations and/or on Township boards or committees. This person has demonstrated a long-time dedication and devotion to the community.