KINGMAN — Nominations for the 2025 Andy Awards are now open until September 2 at 5 p.m. Nomination are open to anyone and can be made in one of nine different categories. The winners will be announced at the Andy Awards Dinner on September 20 at 6 p.m. (location to be determined).
Categories:
Citizen of the Year — Open to any Kingman resident who has made a major contribution of time and energy toward improving our local quality of life.
Student of the Year — Open to any Kingman student (grade one through college) whose efforts have made a positive impact on our community and who is an exemplary role model for others.
Educator of the Year — Open to any teacher, counselor, school administrator or member of the clergy who has established himself/ herself as an outstanding role model for students and other educators.
Organization of the Year — Open to any formally recognized non-profit civic group that has made a concentrated effort through its nature or a specific project toward the betterment of Kingman.
Business of the Year — Awarded to any formally recognized Kingman business that has made a deliberate and focused effort, by its nature or through a specific project, to improve our local quality of life while maintaining a rigorous standard of work excellence.
Lifetime Achiever — Open to any Kingman resident who has dedicated his/ her life, year after year, to the advancement of Kingman and its citizens.
Most Improved Commercial Property — Open to any resident who has upgraded an existing nonresidential building, improving the area and increasing neighborhood property values. At least one photo must be submitted from “Before” and “After”.
Public Service Award — Open to local government employees, fire, police, sheriff, hospitals, or any industry that provides a public service.
Business Person of the Year — This is open to a business owner who exemplifies excellence, integrity, and initiative in his or her profession and is a business role model. This person also volunteers time and or resources to community events and has a passion for helping others.
Since 1978, in the spirit of Kingman hometown legend Andy Devine – the Andy Awards honor individuals, organizations, and businesses who make a significant contribution toward the betterment of our community.
Nominations can be made by filling out a form and submitting it to the Kingman Chamber of Commerce, located at 309 E. Beale St. in downtown Kingman. Nominations may also be made online at the website: https://kingmanchamber.com/the-andy-awards.
