Soin Award for Community Impact

Who should be nominated?

The Soin Award for Community Impact is designed to recognize a private sector organization that has significantly transformed community development through impactful investments, visionary leadership, and a steadfast commitment to the region. Must be a chamber member.

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 presents the Soin Award for Community Impact at the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting each spring.

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 annually to receive:

  • A financial gift of $10,000 to a local 501c3 community charity (registered with the Ohio Attorney General’s Charitable Division) of the organization’s choice.
  • 2 Complimentary seats to the Dayton Area Chamber Annual Meeting
  • Layout in Focus Magazine
  • Secondary check presentation to charity: Award winner & charity
  • Social media and website article
  • 2-3 minute feature video

Nominations must be submitted by 4:00PM Friday, January 31st for the 2025 award.

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