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