Following the success of our inaugural GOLDYS Awards, we're excited to once again invite the Greater Goldendale community to help recognize the outstanding businesses, organizations, and individuals who make our communities thrive.
The GOLDYS were created to celebrate excellence, leadership, innovation, and community impact throughout the Greater Goldendale Area. As we prepare for our second annual awards celebration, we believe the people who know our community best should help identify those deserving of recognition—you!
Whether it's a business that consistently goes above and beyond, a community leader making a difference, or an organization creating lasting impact, we encourage you to submit your nominations and help us celebrate the very best of our region.
Please Note:
Nominations for business-related awards are limited to active Greater Goldendale Area Chamber of Commerce members. Businesses or organizations that are not Chamber members as of August 1, 2026, or that participate solely through a special program membership, are not eligible for nomination and will be removed during the verification process. Nominations for individuals, businesses, and/or organizations who received an award in a category are not eligible to receive an award in that category for two consecutive years.
View the current list of eligible Chamber members HERE.
🗓️ Nomination Period: August 12 – August 26, 2026
🗳️ Community Voting Period: September 1 – September 22, 2026
(One vote per person, per day.)
Thank you for helping us celebrate the people, businesses, and organizations that make the Greater Goldendale Area such a special place to live, work, and do business.
Award Categories & Descriptions
Citizen of the Year
(Open to any Central & Eastern Klickitat County Citizen)
This award recognizes an individual who goes above and beyond for the betterment of our community. Through volunteerism, leadership, service, and dedication, they make Goldendale and the surrounding area a better place to live, work, and thrive. Any resident of Central or Eastern Klickitat County is eligible to receive this award.
Business Member of the Year
Awarded to a Chamber member business that has demonstrated outstanding leadership, customer service, business excellence, and community involvement. This business sets the standard for what it means to be a committed and impactful member of the Greater Goldendale Area Chamber of Commerce.
Community Trailblazer Award
This award honors a Chamber member business or organization that challenges the status quo and forges new paths in innovation, advocacy, entrepreneurship, or community growth. Their bold vision and forward-thinking leadership are helping shape the future of the Greater Goldendale Area.
The Glow Up Award
Presented to a business, agency, organization, or group that has made a significant and visible transformation within the Chamber's service area. Whether through physical improvements, facility renovations, program revitalization, rebranding efforts, or renewed community engagement, this recipient has breathed new life into an organization, property, or initiative and inspired others along the way.
New Business of the Year - NEW AWARD
This award recognizes an outstanding new business that has made a positive impact on the Greater Goldendale Area during its first year of operation. Whether through exceptional customer service, innovation, community involvement, or entrepreneurial spirit, this business has quickly established itself as a valued part of our local economy and community.
Eligible nominees must have opened for business during the 2026 Year, and must have been open and operating for at least one month as of August 1, 2026. Chamber membership is not required for this award.
President's Award
(Selected by Chamber Leadership – Not Open for Public Nomination)
The President's Award is presented at the discretion of Chamber leadership to recognize exceptional service, dedication, partnership, or contributions to the Chamber and the Greater Goldendale Area. This award honors individuals, businesses, or organizations whose impact may extend beyond a single category and whose efforts have made a lasting difference in our community.