Member Awards

The Harris Rosen Philanthropic Award

In 2017 the International Drive Resort Area Chamber of Commerce launched the Harris Rosen Philanthropic Award.  This award will be given annually to a business or person who exemplifies a person or company who demonstrates exceptional philanthropic work, making our community and the world a better place.

Ambassador of the Month

The Chamber’s Ambassador of the Month Program recognizes a front line employee who went out of his or her way to make a guest’s experience an exceptional one. The ambassador is honored at our general meeting luncheon for a job well done. The employee receives a certificate of appreciation along with a prize package including: 2 tickets to SeaWorld, Universal Orlando, Walt Disney World, Orlando Eye, Madame Tussauds, SEA LIFE, Fun Spot, I-Drive Nascar Race Car, Skeletons, a 3 day 2 night stay at Hyatt Place and a $50 gift card compliments of Orlando Federal Credit Union.

 

Deputy of the Month & Officer of the Quarter Award

The Chamber honors an Orange County Sheriff’s Office Deputy every month and a Orlando Police Officer quarterly at our General Meeting Luncheons for their dedication to duty and dedication to the safety & security of our tourism community. The Deputy and Police Officer receive an Award of Merit along with a prize package that includes 2 tickets to SeaWorld, Universal Orlando, Walt Disney World, Orlando Eye, Madame Tussauds, SEA LIFE, Fun Spot, I-Drive Nascar Race Car, Skeletons, a 3 day 2 night stay at Hyatt Place and a $50 gift card compliments of Orlando Federal Credit Union.

 

Distinguished Service Award

The Chamber’s Distinguished Service Award acknowledges the Orange County Sheriff’s Office and the Orlando Police Department for their strong working relationship with the Chamber and our tourism community.

Outstanding Media Award

The Chamber’s Outstanding Media Award recognizes members whose work has highlighted the success of the I-Drive Area and promoted positive images of our community.

Distinguished Leadership Award

In 2006 the Chamber implemented the Distinguished Leadership Award. The Distinguished Leadership Award is presented at the Annual Meeting Luncheon to Chamber members who exemplify outstanding leadership and participation in Chamber programs, projects and events.

Annual Visionary Leadership Award

The Visionary Leadership Award was first presented in 2010 to recognize an outstanding Chamber member whose vision made a tremendous impact on the International Drive Resort Area and our Tourism industry. The Visionary Leadership Award was created to acknowledge these individuals for their tenacity, dedication and ability to turn vision into reality.

Chamber Awards

Good Citizenship Award

Orlando Police Chief Val Demings, Awards the International Drive Resort Area Chamber of Commerce with the Orlando Police Department’s Good Citizenship Award for outstanding community partnership.

Community Service Award

Sheriff Demings awards the Chamber with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office Community Service Award for the Chamber’s dedication and outstanding leadership in partnering with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office on crime prevention programs.

Sheriff’s Office Citation

In 2001 the International Drive Resort Area Chamber of Commerce received the Orange County Sheriff’s Office Citation for exemplary work in crime prevention programs.