2026 Gold Pan Nomination Form

DEADLINE:
Close of business (5 pm) Friday, September 4th 2026

NOMINATION RULES

Companies and organizations can self nominate.
Nominees can be entered into multiple categories as long as they fulfill the category requirements
To help ensure a more diverse range of award recipientsominees who have been finalists within the past three years are ineligible. If you are unsure, you can reach out us for the complete list of past winners.
Nominees must be an Anchorage Chamber member in good standing. If you're not sure, visit anchoragechamber.org/list

JUDGING CRITERIA:

An established track record of sustained history as an established business or organization
Sustained expansion, whether reflected in the number of employees, locations, or the number of members in the community served
Innovation in products or services
Representation of diverse perspectives in leadership and communication efforts
Contributions to aid community-oriented projects
The ability to adapt or respond to adversity

BUSINESS EXCELLENCE:
- The business (not individuals) must have provided excellent goods or services, contributed to the economic vitality of Anchorage, and have a proven record of adaptability and sustainability.
- The nominee must have been in operation for at least five years

ENTREPRENEURIAL EXCELLENCE:
- The business or individual must have started, organized, and managed a successful business, exemplifying creative vision, talent, and innovative thinking that creates business opportunities.
- Entrepreneurs are allowed to nominate themselves.

NON-PROFIT ABOVE AND BEYOND:
- Organizations (not individuals) must be active participants in the community who demonstrate outstanding community service, creativity, and excellence, and have significantly improved the city of Anchorage by achieving success in their business through growth and quality performance.
- The organization must have work that goes above and beyond its own mission and has evolved to meet the needs of its members and the community at large.

COMMUNITY SERVICE - LARGE:
- Businesses (not individuals) must be active participants in the community who demonstrate outstanding community service, creativity, and excellence, and have significantly improved the city of Anchorage by achieving success in their business through growth and quality performance.
- The company must have more than 50 employees.

COMMUNITY SERVICE - SMALL:
- Businesses (not individuals) must be active participants in the community who demonstrate outstanding community service, creativity, and excellence, and have significantly improved the city of Anchorage by achieving success in their business through growth and quality performance.
- The company must have less than 50 employees.

Your Name (the nominator)

First NameLast Name

Your Company / Job Title

Your E-mail

example@example.com

Your Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number

Nomination Category: Select as many as you think the business/organization qualifies for

Nominee Business/Organization and Primary Contact

How many years has the business or organization been in operation?

Approximately how many employees does the business or organization have?

Business or organization website

Describe the business or organization being nominated including their mission or pillars if available:

What products or services does the nominee provide to Anchorage? Does it fit a niche not addressed by competition in the community?

Please describe any growth the business or organization has experienced since its founding including responses to calls for diversity, expansions, utilization or investment in new technology, or growth of employees.

Has the nominee faced any adversity or challenge whether financial, physical, legal or other? (Besides the COVID 19 pandemic) Please explain the situation and the actions taken to overcome the challenge.

In the last two years, have there been instances showcasing the nominee's provision of outstanding goods or services and their contribution to Anchorage's economic well-being, along with their contributions to the community in terms of finances, time, or resources?

If a non-profit nominee, how as the organization gone above and beyond their own mission? Have they helped others outside their organization?

What councils, boards, clubs, or organizations does the nominee support that services Anchorage's business community?

List awards and honors received which may support this nomination.

Discuss briefly any additional factors you feel are important to consider.