Annual Awards to be presented January 26

The Preble County Chamber of Commerce will host its annual awards gala on January 26 at Wilderness Ridge Retreat and Conference Center. As part of this annual celebration, the Chamber will recognize businesses and individuals who are making a difference in the Preble County community.

Awards to be given this year include:

Outstanding Small Business
Outstanding Mid-Sized Business
Outstanding Large Business
Outstanding Agribusiness
Excellence in Leadership Award
Young Professional Award
Educator of the Year Award
Outstanding Non-Profit Award
Community Improvement Award

The evening includes an elegant dinner, silent auction, awards presentation and recognition of Leadership Preble County graduates.

The meal prepared by Executive Chef Case Eyrich will include:

Flank Steak w/Au Jus
Grilled Chicken Breast w/Basil Sage Pesto
Mashed Potato
Sauteed Haricot Vert with Roasted Red Peppers
Caesar Salad
Bread
Dessert
Wine as well as non-alcoholic options

Note: Vegetarian/gluten free options available upon request at time of registration.

Tickets for the event are $75 each or $500 for a table of 8.  REGISTER HERE!

Suggested dress is suit and tie for men and dressy dresses or suits for women.

Contact the Chamber for more information: 937-456-4949.

Previous Award Recipients

2021 Award Recipients
 

Outstanding Small Business Citizen:   Meraki Lane Boutique / Madison French

Outstanding Corporate Citizen:   Reid Health

Outstanding Agribusiness:   Today’s Harvest

Ray Potter Award:   Barbara Cox

Distinguished Professional:   Lisa Hoying

Excellence in Leadership:   Ty Fugate

Young Professional:    Sydney Montgomery

Educator of the Year:  Harold Niehaus

Non-Profit Innovation:  Camden Comeback

Community Improvement: Preble County Development Partnership

2020 Award Recipients

Citizen of the Year:  Leslie Collins

Outstanding Small Business Citizen: Eaton Floral

Young Professional:  Jordan Clapp

 

2019 Award Recipients

Citizen of the Year: Angie Getter

Community Improvement Award: Preble County Art Association

Distinguished Service Award: Becky Sorrell

Non-Profit Innovation Award: Preble County Historical Society

Outstanding Agribusiness: Safari Junction

Outstanding Corporate Citizen: TimkenSteel Corporation

Outstanding Small Business Citizen: Harris-Maggard Memorials  

The Ray Potter Legacy Award: Dale Moberly Sr.

Young Professional of the Year: Todd Appledorn

Public Servant of the Year: Marsha Shannon

Educator of the Year: Joe Finkbine

 

2018 Award Recipients

Ray Potter Legacy Award: Jean Bussell

Young Professional of the Year: Courtney Griffith

Citizen of the Year: Brenda Latanza

Outstanding Corporate Citizen: Bullen Ultrasonics

Outstanding Small Business Citizen: Pro-Grade Excavation & Demolition

Outstanding Agribusiness : WildHearts African Farm

Community Improvement Award: The Village of Lewisburg

Nonprofit Innovation Award:  Habitat for Humanity ReStore

Distinguished Service Award: Jim Simon

 

2017 Award Recipients

Legacy Award: Ray Potter

Young Professional of the Year: Jeremy Linder

Citizen of the Year: Rodney Creech

Outstanding Corporate Citizen: Henny Penny Corp.

Outstanding Small Business Citizen: Twin Creek Tea Room

Outstanding Agribusiness : Brubaker Grain

Community Improvement Award: Eagle’s Point Development

Nonprofit Innovation Award: Preble County Art Association

Distinguished Service Award: Eddie Mowen Jr.

 

2016 Award Recipients:

Business of the Year -- L&M Products

Small Business of the Year -- Wildcat Sports & Graphics LLC

Citizen of the Year -- Toni Morgan

Distinguished Service Award -- Jeff Sewert

Young Professional of the Year -- Rob Moyer

 

2015 Award Recipients:

Business of the Year – TimkenSteel

Small Business of the Year – Daylight Donuts

Distinguished Service Award – Gary Wagner

Young Professional of the Year – Kyle Cross

Citizen of the Year – Sheriff Michael Simpson

Legacy Award - Judge, Wilfrid G. Dues

Legacy Award  - Jack Cobb

 

2014 Award Recipients:

Outstanding Recycling Program Award – Pratt Industries

Business of the Year – The Dow Chemical Company

Small Business of the Year – Jell’s Sports Grill

Distinguished Service Award – Preble County Arts Association

Young Professional of the Year – Evan Kloth, Sinclair Community College

Citizen of the Year – Patrick Putnam, Mayor, Lewisburg, Ohio

Legacy Award - REMAGEN - 55 Years of Business