Regional Chamber Awards Celebration

Thanks to the outpouring of support for our honorees, this event is Sold Out.

Dress Code is Business Casual.  Event will take place outdoors on the North Lawn and include Lawn Games and Heavy Hors D'oeuvres. 

Each year, the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT recognizes organizations for their excellence, innovation, and community contributions with our Regional Chamber Awards, the ECTys, alongside the SECT Cultural Coalition's presentation of their annual awards. Traditionally presented at the Chamber's Annual Meeting, COVID-19 prevented gathering in both March 2020 and 2021.

Now, it’s time to celebrate.

On July 22, we will come together for an exciting event to recognize our 2019 winners in person, and honor our newest, 2020 winners for their resiliency, adaptation, and community spirit.

Join us for a cocktail party overlooking the Mystic River on the North Lawn at Latitude 41. Enjoy networking alongside live music, yard games, and heavy hors d'oeuvres as we gather once again after a challenging year apart.

An indoor dessert reception will follow as we recognize and honor our 2019 and 2020 ECTy Award Winners, our 2020 Essential Worker Heroes, and the SECT Cultural Coalition's annual awards in a special collaboration.

Share in the celebration by becoming an event sponsor! Proceeds will benefit local and small business programs, advocacy initiatives, and entrepreneurial development.

To learn more about our 2019 ECTys winners and watch their video interviews, click here. 

Proudly introducing our 2020 ECTy Award Winners:

Small Business of the Year:
Cardinal Honda

Business of the Year:
Charter Oak Federal Credit Union

New Business of the Year
Sea Services North America

Community Revitalization Leader
Whaler’s Inn

Nonprofits of the Year
Backus Hospital (Hartford Healthcare)
Lawrence + Memorial Hospital (Yale New Haven Health)

Best Place to Work
Liberty Bank

Industry Innovator
ThayerMahan

Young Professional of the Year
Molly Bruno

Volunteer of the Year
Maria Miranda

SECT Cultural Coalition's Annual Awards: 

Outstanding Arts & Cultural Organization
Florence Griswold Museum

Outstanding Business Supporter of Arts & Culture
Chelsea Groton Bank