COLUMBUS — The Ohio Chamber of Commerce has been named the 2025 State Chamber of the Year by the National Association of State Chambers.

The award was presented at the NASC/ASCP Annual Meeting in Kansas City, Missouri.

“The State Chamber of the Year award is the highest recognition provided by the National Association of State Chambers highlighting excellence and top operational performance around best practices, revenue growth and advocacy effectiveness on behalf of members,” said Lew Ebert, executive director of NASC. “The Ohio Chamber fully exemplifies those high standards, making it a truly deserving recipient of this honor.”

The award recognizes one state chamber each year and is selected by a panel of state chamber CEOs.

“We are incredibly honored to be recognized as the 2025 State Chamber of the Year,” said Ohio Chamber President & CEO Steve Stivers. “This award reflects the hard work of our dedicated staff, the commitment of our members, and the positive impact we are making to ensure Ohio is the best place to live, work and do business.”

In addition to this award, the Ohio Chamber was recognized by the Association of State Chamber Professionals for Greatest Growth in Total Revenue among state chambers nationwide, underscoring its continued momentum and organizational strength. Last year, the Ohio Chamber received NASC’s Excellence in Membership and Development Award for best practices in member engagement.

NASC and ASCP work to foster growth and collaboration among state chambers of commerce nationwide, highlighting innovation and excellence across the business advocacy community.

The Ohio Chamber is proud to be recognized alongside its peers and will continue its work to strengthen the state’s business climate, support employers and grow opportunities for all Ohioans.

The Ohio Chamber is the state’s leading business advocate and represents thousands of companies that do business in Ohio. Our mission is to aggressively champion free enterprise, economic competitiveness and growth for the benefit of all Ohioans.