NOMINATIONS DUE Friday, November 7, 2025.
Each year, the Chamber proudly presents the Spirit of Our Community Awards—celebrating the people and organizations whose passion and dedication make the Cashiers Area shine. These awards honor the leaders, visionaries, and everyday heroes who inspire us all.
A selection committee will choose this year’s honorees, who will be recognized at a special reception on November 13 and showcased in the 51st Annual Cashiers Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 6 at 3:00 p.m.
✨ Nominate someone today and help us celebrate the spirit that makes Cashiers extraordinary!
Click here to submit your nomination for the 2025 Spirit Awards.
2024 SPIRIT OF OUR COMMUNITY AWARDS
CITIZEN OF THE YEAR Â | Â HARRIET KARRO, Cashiers Community Together
Presented to an individual who has significantly and positively impacted the Cashiers area community through vision, innovation, and leadership.
BUSINESSPERSON OF THE YEARÂ | DANIEL FLETCHER, BRETT STEWART, TAYLOR STEWART & THE OUTLAND HOSPITALITY GROUPÂ
Presented to a business representative who has leveraged commercial resources to support community initiatives in an extraordinary manner.
EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR | Â KURT PUSCH, Summit Charter School
Presented to a teacher or administrator who has uniquely promoted character development and motivation as a foundation for future success.
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR Â | CHRIS JEFFERSON
Presented to an individual who has generously given of their personal time, talent and/or financial support to improve the lives of those in our community.
ARTS & CULTURE ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR Â | Â DANIE BECK
Presented to an individual, business, or other organization whose work promotes artistic enhancement or cultural awareness.
EVERGREEN AWARD Â | Â PAUL ROBSHAW & VISIONS CASHIERS for WALK CASHIERS
Presented to an individual, business or other organization whose work reflects the respect of natural resources and the value of sustainability.