The Local Chamber Awards, which CACCI first presented in 2004, aims to recognize local chambers for their outstanding achievement in promoting the industrial, commercial and social welfare of their respective communities. It is also intended to help promote CACCI awareness among members of local chambers in the region.
Winners are selected from two categories – Category One for big local chambers (defined as chambers with membership of more than 200) , and Category Two for small local chambers (defined as local chambers with membership of less than 200).
An Awards Committee is constituted to evaluate all the nominations based on the following agreed set of criteria:
- Outstanding Services to Members (policy advocacy efforts, training programs)
- Outstanding Services to Community and to Country (trade and investment promotion projects, employment-generating activities)
- Participation in CACCI Activities and Projects (attendance in CACCI meetings; involvement in membership drive)
