Recognition Banquet
Each year, we host our Annual Recognition Banquet to celebrate the individuals, businesses, and organizations that make a difference in our community.
The event is an opportunity to recognize those who have gone above and beyond through their work, service, leadership, and commitment to Odessa. We are proud to honor nominees in the following categories each year:
Beautification
New Business of the Year
Business of the Year
Organization of the Year
Awarded for meaningful physical beautification efforts such as landscaping, exterior improvements, or property enhancements that visibly improve the community’s appearance.
Awarded to a business that has opened with the past 2 years and positively contributed to the betterment of the community.
Awarded to any existing business that stands out as exceptional in the community. Special consideration is given to those businesses that have increased the workforce and/or enhanced the economic environment within the past year.
Awarded to an organization in the community that serves Odessa through meaningful outreach and ongoing support.
Volunteer of the Year
Volunteers are the lifeblood of our community and this award is presented to an individual that exhibits the giving, caring nature of serving the community in a volunteer capacity.
Community Betterment
Awarded to an individual, business or organization that has worked over the past year to significantly improve the community.
Business Person of the Year
Awarded to an individual that exemplifies outstanding business leadership in the community.
Hometown Hero
Presented to an individual who has demonstrated exceptional dedication and unassuming service to our community. Often working modestly behind the scenes, this award honors someone who quietly makes a lasting difference —someone whose impact might not be widely known, yet is deeply felt.
Lifetime Achievement
This award is presented to an individual who has served the Odessa community over the majority of their adult life.
Join us in nominating outstanding achievers who have made Odessa a better place for all of us.
Together, we honor their dedication and unwavering commitment to the betterment of our community.