Greater Holyoke Chamber Announces 2024 Grow Holyoke Awards

HOLYOKE — The Greater Holyoke Chamber announced the recipients of the 2024 Grow Holyoke Awards, a celebration of outstanding leadership and commitment to the community. This year’s event will honor remarkable individuals and organizations making significant strides in Holyoke. The chamber will also recognize chamber members celebrating company milestones.

The awards event will take place on Friday, Oct. 25 from 5 to 10 p.m. at Mill 1 at Open Square, an evening of dinner, dancing, and community recognition.

• The Business Persons of the Year are Miguel Rivera and Lidia Rodriguez, owners of Rewarding Insurance Agency. Their leadership and dedication have set a new benchmark for excellence in the business community, making them the first Latino recipients of this prestigious honor since the award’s inception in 1971.

• The Business of the Year is Rewarding Insurance Agency, celebrated for its impactful contributions to both the chamber and the local community.

• The Fifield Volunteer of the Year is Carl Eger, a longtime resident and dedicated volunteer, recognized for his unwavering commitment to improving the lives of others in Holyoke.

• The Nonprofit of the Year is River Valley Counseling Center, honored for its vital role in supporting mental health and wellness in the community.

Those being celebrated with milestones include BusinessWest, the Republican, PVTA, the Dowd Agencies, Holyoke Farmers Market, Enlace de Familias, WestMass ElderCare, the Plan, and RCollab.

Event sponsors include PeoplesBank, Holyoke Medical Center, River Valley Counseling Center, CubeSmart, and WestMass Eldercare, whose support makes this event possible. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are still available. Visit holyokechamber.com for more information and to purchase tickets.