The Distinguished Community Leader award is given to an individual who demonstrates a leadership role, is successful in promoting and developing business and industry, is involved and contributes to the community, has a general reputation among the community business leaders and enhances quality of life on a sustained basis.

The Valpo Chamber Board of Directors created the Legacy of Service Award in 2004 to give recognition to individuals who have, over the course of time or in an extraordinary circumstance, given service beyond what is expected in their profession.  They have, in fact, created an example to which others might aspire and a legacy from which others might learn the value of community service.