Criteria for Citizen of the Year:

The candidate must live or work in Hudson or surrounding communities, and their activities must be mainly centered in or have a positive effect on the local community, the accomplishments to be acknowledged are based on the current year’s community contributions and not have been previously recognized in the last 3 years. The selection committee will review and weigh the candidate based on leadership, community involvement, volunteerism, and specific contributions to the community.

Criteria for Large Business of the Year:

The business has 50 or more employees and must be a located in the Greater Hudson coverage area, a business established at least one year, and one which exhibits successful business practices and distinguishes them as a business that advances the best interest of the local community through leadership and community contributions and not have been previously recognized in the last 3 years. The selection committee will review and weigh the nominated businesses based on leadership, contributions to the community, must be a Gr. Hudson Chamber of Commerce member and exhibits successful business practices.

Criteria for Small Business of the Year:

The business has less than 50 employees and  must be a located in the Greater Hudson coverage area, established at least one year, and one which exhibits successful business practices and distinguishes them as a business that advances the best interest of the local community through leadership and community contributions and not have been previously recognized in the last 3 years.  The selection committee will review and weigh the nominated businesses based on leadership, contributions to the community, must be a member of the Gr. Hudson Chamber of Commerce and exhibits successful business practices.

Criteria for Outstanding Community Partner of the Year:

Nonprofit organizations make a notable impact on the quality of life for those who live and work in our community. Nominations will be considered on the types of direct services provided, how many individuals they impact and in what ways, creativity in delivery of services, successful future development and donor recruitment efforts and sustainability of the organization and not have been previously recognized in the last 3 years. The selection committee will review and weigh the nomination based on services provided, community impact and improvement and successful future development and sustainability.

Junior Citizen Scholarship Application Process:

Intent of the Award Honor and Scholarship:

The intent of the award is to nurture and acknowledge students for excelling in leadership and community service while balancing a strong academic foundation along with any commitments to work.  The honoree will also receive a scholarship for furthering their education.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must be a graduating Senior entering into an accredited post-secondary college, university or vocational school
• Reside in the greater Hudson area
• Applicant shall exhibit a positive impact through volunteering and giving back to the community by actively contributing their time and talent to help others while leading through example in academics, athletics or service activities.

The following items must be included to complete your application: Deadline: January 31^st

• The completed Application, Download Application Here (PDF)
• Current High School Transcript
• Character reference from school or other (more than one reference letter is recommended)
• Resume/Summary of community service activities, extracurricular activities, work history
• An essay (no more than 500 words) on one of the following topics: Community, Civic Responsibility, or Leadership

Scoring of the applicants by the Selection Committee: All application will be reviewed based on the following:

1. Community Involvement:
   1. School Activities (up to 10 points.)
   2. Community Involvement & Volunteerism (up to 15 points)
2. Scholastic Record: (up to 10 points.)
3. Work Demands/History (up to 15 points)
4. Recommendations (2 or more recommendations = 20 points; 1 recommendation = 15 points)
5. Essay (under 500 words) about Community, Civic Responsibility or Leadership (up to 30 points)

The monetary award presented to the student(s) is intended for use toward college expenses, including the purchase of books or other materials required for post-secondary education.

Submission Instructions: Submit the application, transcript, letters of recommendation, resume and essay either electronically to info@hudsonchamber.com or by mailing it to the Gr. Hudson Chamber of Commerce at 71 Lowell Road, Hudson NH 03051.  All applications must be submitted by January 31^st to be eligible for consideration.

2023 Paul Inderbitzen

2023 Kara Foti - Chamber Champion

2022 Christina and Jack Madden

2021 Chrissy Peterson

2020 Joyce Hurd

2018 Diana LaMothe

2017 Thaddeus "Ted" Luszey

2016 Phyllis Appler

2015 Jeremy Griffus

2014 Laura Bisson

2013 Bernard "Bernie" Manor

2012 Linda Kipnes

2011 David Morin

2010 Pauline Boisvert

2009 Tom Cavanaugh

2008 Len Lathop

2007 G. Phillip & Alvin H. Rodgers

2006 Ruth Parker

2005 Leo Dumont Jr.

2004 Priscilla Clegg

2003 Esther McGraw

2002 Robert Tousignant

2001 Rhona Charbonneau

2000 Wilbur Palmer

1999 Gary Rodgers

2023 Luk's Bar and Grill

2022 T-BONES of Hudson

2022 Noelle Hould - Noelle's Jazzy Jewelry -Young Entrepreneur of the Year

2021 Karascene

2020 Cookies Cafe 

2019 The Bar

2017 Advanced Spa And Pool

2016 Granite State

2015 The White Birch Catering & Banquet Hall

2014 Anne's Florals & Gifts

2013 Sousa Realty

2012 Area News Group

2011 Showtime Computers

2010 Matibo's Salon Inc

2009 Specialty Kitchens

2008 Valentino's Restaurant

2006 Melissa Hoffman Dance Center

2005 DiBenedetto & Co PA

2004 The Natural Touch

2003 Harmony Real Estate

2002 Dr. Thomas Chamberlin DDS

2000 Hudson T-BONES

1998 Domino's Pizza

1997 Stevie P's Yacht Club Restaurant

1996 Hudson-Litchfield News

1995 Charlene's Flower & Candy Shoppe

2023 Reeds Ferry Sheds

2022 Digital Federal Credit Union

2021 Erickson Foundation Solutions

2020 Granite Subaru

2019 BAE Systems

2018 SL Chasse Steel Fabrication 

2014 Reeds Ferry Sheds

2013 Fairview Healthcare

2012 Enterprise Bank

2011 St. Joseph Healthcare

2009 T-BONES Great American Eatery

2008 Sam's Club

2007 Hudson Dental Associates

2006 Public Service of NH

2005 Bank of NH

2004 The Telegraph

2003 Southeastern Container

2001 Sam's Club

1999 Sanders, a Lockheed Martin Co

2023 Catie's Closet

2022 Hudson Old Home Days Committee

2021 Hudson Memorial VFW Post #5791

2020 Family Promise of Southern NH

2019 Hudson Fish & Game Club Inc.

2018 St. John XXIII Food Pantry

2017 Hudson Kiwanis Club

2016 Hudson Lion's Club

2015 Hudson Police Department

2023 Ryan Gasdia

2022 Mansi Mathur

2021 Molly Macklin

2020 Evan Beals

2019 Jack Gasdia

2018 Madailein Lindsay

2017 Hannah Truesdell

2017 Emma Beals

2016 Noah Tardif

2015 Julia Balukonis

2014 Ethan Beals

2013 Heather & Tara Hardy

2013 Susan Li

2012 Ashley Elch 

2012 Cheyenne Tesier

2011 Kirsten Lennox

2011 Jeremy Poulin

2010 Lauren Straight

2009 Ashley Metivier

2008 Max Mahoney

2008 Michael O'Keefe

2007 Jacquelyn Lewis

2007 Kevin Martin

2006 Yiyi Xia

2006 Jaimie Zablocki

2005 Hope Blanchette

2005 Sarah Morgan

2004 Jennifer Fredholm

2004 Katie French

2003 Nicole Contos

2003 Katie Francoeur

2002 Laura Polanec

2001 Aaron Collins

2000 Amanda Martin

1999 Michael Perkins

1998 Kendra Farland

1997 Matthew Luscz

1996 KatieKeenan

1995 Katie Meaney

1994 Julie Karcz

1993 Kimberly Anne Trudel

1992 Susan Habina

1991 Erich Fellenz 

1990 William Femia

1989 Carolyn Beauchesnes

1988 Kimberly Peters

1987 Brian Gosselin

1986 Elizabeth Strong

1985 Rebecca Lee Dumas

1984 Kenneth Abbott

1983 Mary Gallant

1982 Daniel Flowers

1981 Kami Phillips

1980 Kenneth Tremblay

1979 Debra Cuthberston

1978 Richard O'Meara

1977 Martha Shepard

1976 Karen Bolton

1975 Barbara Rowell

1974 Martin Gagne

1973 Paula Smith

1972 Pam Lankhorst

1971 Jonathan Smith