08/06/2026
We are now accepting nominations for the annual Joe and Clarice Goodyear Business Awards Showcase. We have eight award categories for this year's showcase, and we're looking for nominations from you to give your opinion on which local businesses are excelling and setting a strong example for others to follow. Our categories this year are:
- Business of the Year Award
- Customer Service Award
- Environmental and Sustainability Award
- Helping Hands Award
- Joe & Clarice Goodyear Business Achievement Award
- Small Business Award
- Women in Business Award
- Young Entrepreneur Award
Nominations will be open until Friday, September 4. You can use the following link to nominate any number of organizations for any awards category you believe they are deserving of: https://forms.gle/yo6LkvYYNtnFcExY8
The gala will take place on Thursday, October 1, at 146 Airport Boulevard at the Gander Curling Club. Doors open at 6:30 pm, and food will be served at 7:00 pm. Stuffed chicken and potatoes will be served for the meal, and the bar will be open for those who would like to purchase drinks. The event will run until 9:00 pm.
Tickets are $75.00 for Chamber members and their family, staff, or other guests. Non-member tickets are $85.00. To purchase, you can call us at 709-256-7110, email us at [email protected], or visit us in person at our office at 109 Trans Canada Highway in Gander.
Special thanks to our sponsors, BDC, CBDC, RBC, TD, Newfoundland Power, Stingray Media, Xheight Zone, and Andrea Peckford RMT.