Community

Investing in the next generation of local leaders

The Chamber Memorial Award celebrates a local student who lives the values our community holds dear: a love of life, a commitment to community, and real local involvement.

The Award

The Chamber Memorial Award

The Chamber Memorial Award honors the lives of esteemed Chamber members who have passed. These honorees dedicated their time and energy to the Chamber over many years, and they left our community a better place for their invaluable contributions.

With their memories in mind, the Granby-Simsbury Chamber looks to award a student who personifies their love of life, their commitment to community, and their spirit of local involvement.

Interested students and families are encouraged to contact the Chamber for current eligibility and application details.

In their memory

Two lives that shaped Simsbury

The award carries forward the legacy of two Chamber members whose generosity and community spirit still guide us.

Robert (Bob) Thompson

1941 – 2023

  • Served on many Boards and committees
  • Passionate about supporting local businesses
  • Helped make Simsbury a place to live and work
Tim Pusch

1952 – 2020

  • Served on the Chamber Board of Directors
  • A positive influence on the community
  • A champion of youth athletics and volunteerism

How it is funded and awarded

Community generosity makes the award possible, and we celebrate the recipient in front of the members who made it happen.

Funded by ScholarSIP

Funded by ScholarSIP

The scholarship is funded by our ScholarSIP Fundraiser, a community event where local businesses and neighbors come together to raise the dollars that go directly to a deserving local student.

Awarded each May

The recipient is recognized at our Annual Meeting in May, where the Chamber community gathers to reflect on the year and celebrate the student carrying these values forward.

Support a local scholar

Help us invest in Simsbury's future

Whether you want to apply, nominate a student, or support the ScholarSIP fund, the Chamber would love to hear from you.

Contact us