The El Award recipient is an individual who has been influential in the community and has been affiliated with various organizations, involved in local efforts and is connected with the local business community. This beautiful and stately award recognizes an outstanding male professional and is in memory of Eleanor Polley, a former director to the White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce.

All nominations are due by September 30, 2026, at which point past El Award winners will vote. The award will be presented at our Annual Dinner on Monday, October 19.

This award is sponsored by Shelby State Bank and Pitkin Gift Shoppe.

General Information of the Person being Nominated

Please complete the following information about the nominee.

(List special recognitions, projects, and achievements. Include business-related affiliations, directorships, trusteeships or other designations.)
(Describe local, county, and state level participation, length of service and offices held in civic and service organizations, charitable activities, political pursuits, religious groups, chambers of commerce, merchant’s associations, etc.)
(Provide specific examples of how the nominee has demonstrated support for the advancement and development of business in the White Lake Area.)
(List honors, awards, etc. for service in profession, industry or community. Note any publications, articles published).

Nominator Information

(if applicable)
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