Mystic, CT - Mark your calendars for November 30th, 5:00PM to 10:00PM at the Velvet Mill in Stonington Borough as the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce (GMCC) celebrates its members and the Greater Mystic Community. The spotlight will be on award recipients for the 2023 Joyce Olson Resnikoff Tourism Award and the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce Ballast Awards and Keel Award. In addition, Stonington Public Schools will present the Just One Chance Award.

The Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce’s Third Annual Ballast Awards acknowledge those business icons who have remained steadfast, making Mystic their own for 15 years or more.  Nominations are requested for local businesses of all types representing tourism, professional, retail, and more. Click on the link to reach the nomination form at https://www.mysticchamber.org/party-of-12/   

In addition, GMCC will also announce their third annual Keel Award winner given to a community business leader who represents the future of Mystic, someone who will lead their ship through any conditions.

The Joyce Olson Resnikoff Tourism Award was created to recognize business owners and people who support grow and nurture southeastern Connecticut’s tourism economy.  The 2023 winner will also be announced that evening!

Stonington Public Schools and GMCC, with support from the Inclusion A Sylvestre Foundation, will be presenting for the second time the Just One Chance Award.  This award is for a community member or organization that has promoted an inclusive environment for Stonington Public School’s students who have a disability.  Under the supervision of Stonington Public Schools staff, these students have not only been given authentic experiences to learn the "soft skills of employment", but also been given opportunities to apply for and obtain employment in their own community.

Deadline for nominations for the Ballast Awards is Friday, October 27th.