NOMINATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR 2026 SOIN AWARD FOR COMMUNITY IMPACT

DAYTON, Ohio – January 8, 2026 – The Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce has opened nominations for the 2026 Soin Award for Community Impact. Nominations are being accepted now through February 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM. Nominees must be a current member of the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce.

Click here to submit a nomination. To access a list of current chamber members, click here.

With the generous support of chamber members, especially Soin LLC and the Rajesh K. Soin family, the Chamber’s Education and Public Improvement (EPI) Foundation will announce the award winner at the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Member Meeting on Tuesday, April 14 at the Dayton Convention Center.

The Soin Award for Community Impact recognizes a private sector organization that has significantly transformed community development through impactful investments, visionary leadership, and a steadfast commitment to the region.

“Partnering with the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce on the Soin Award for Community Impact is something we’re truly proud of,” said Vishal Soin, President of Soin, LLC. “This annual award recognizes organizations whose innovation, leadership, and dedication are driving lasting, positive change throughout our community.”

“This award honors a company that is advancing the Dayton region’s economy today and helping shape what comes next,” said Chris Kershner, President and CEO of the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce. “It recognizes organizations that lead with vision and deliver lasting impact.”

A selection committee made up of representatives of the region’s business and academic leaders, along with the EPI Foundation Board members, selects one recipient to receive:

A video produced about organization’s impact in the Dayton region to be released at the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Member Meeting
Two (2) complimentary seats to the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Member Meeting
A financial gift of $10,000 to a local 501c3 community charity of the winning organization’s choice including a public check presentation to the charity
An article in the chamber-produced FOCUS Magazine
Recognition on the chamber social media and website

About Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce

The Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce brings together more than 2,200 businesses and organizations in a 14-county area surrounding Dayton, Ohio. The chamber strives to improve the region’s business climate and overall standard of living through public policy advocacy, economic development initiatives and providing networking and training opportunities for its members. Nationally awarded with “5-Star Accreditation” from the United States Chamber of Commerce. Information about the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce is available at daytonchamber.org or 937-226-1444.