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Every year, the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce recognizes Chamber Members who have made outstanding achievements and contributions in their community. Award recipients are businesses, non-profits, and individuals who make up our vibrant business community. These recipients are celebrated at the Chamber Award Banquet.
Awards were presented at the Award Banquet on September 5, 2023. Scroll to the bottom to see all of the much-deserved recipients. Nominations for Business of the Year Awards will open in July for the Award Banquet on September 4, 2025. Nominations must be a current member in good standing with the Crawfordsville | Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce. |
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SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEARThe Small Business of Year has 50 employees or fewer and has demonstrated success in at least one of the following: growth and stability, commitment to quality, creating unique solutions to challenges, and overall contribution to the community. They are above reproach in the areas of ethics, quality, service, and the development of its human resources. The Small Business of the Year projects a positive community image. Recent Recipients: 2024 Quest for Balance Wellness 2023 Emporium 109 2022 Jarocho Mini Market 2021 Brother's Pizza Company 2020 WCDQ/WCVL/WIMC Radio 2019 Reclaimed by Grace 2018 Jarrod Zachary Welding |
Quest for Balance Wellness is the 2024 Small Business of the Year. Award presentation by Stacy Sommer, Executive Director and KyLee Risner, Assistant Director of our Chamber of Commerce.
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LARGE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
Walmart Optical Lab is the 2024 Large Business of the Year. Award presentation by Stacy Sommer, Executive Director and KyLee Risner, Assistant Director of our Chamber of Commerce.
The Large Business of Year employs more than 50 individuals and, like the Small Business of the Year, demonstrates success in at least one of the following: growth and stability, commitment to quality, creating unique solutions to challenges, and overall contribution to the community. They are above reproach in the areas of ethics, quality, service, and the development of its human resources. The Large Business of the Year projects a positive community image.
Recent Recipients:
2024 Walmart Optical Lab
2023 Acuity Brands Lighting
2022 Lakeside Book Company
2021 Banjo Corporation
2020 Crawfordsville Electric Light & Power (CEL&P)
2019 Nucor Steel
2018 Hoosier Heartland State Bank
Recent Recipients:
2024 Walmart Optical Lab
2023 Acuity Brands Lighting
2022 Lakeside Book Company
2021 Banjo Corporation
2020 Crawfordsville Electric Light & Power (CEL&P)
2019 Nucor Steel
2018 Hoosier Heartland State Bank
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ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
Smitty D's Hot Dog Stand is the Entrepreneur of the Year. Award presentation by Stacy Sommer, Executive Director and KyLee Risner, Assistant Director of our Chamber of Commerce.
The Entrepreneur of the Year possesses a commitment to community, quality, and service, and creativity in approaching challenges. The Entrepreneur of the Year demonstrates an active participation in the Chamber and engages with fellow entrepreneurs and business leaders.
Recent Recipients:
2024 Smitty D's Hot Dog Stand
2023 Ice Creams La Michoacana
2022 Shop Small Shop Handmade
2021 Healthies
2020 Powerhouse Barbell & Fitness
2019 Francis & Mount
2018 Backstep Brewing Company
Recent Recipients:
2024 Smitty D's Hot Dog Stand
2023 Ice Creams La Michoacana
2022 Shop Small Shop Handmade
2021 Healthies
2020 Powerhouse Barbell & Fitness
2019 Francis & Mount
2018 Backstep Brewing Company
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COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION OF THE YEARThe Community Organization of the Year is awarded to a non-profit entity for work which has had a significant impact on the community. The recipient has accomplished a meaningful outcome (or made notable strides toward) solving a community issue or addressing a need that greatly impacts the community as a whole.
Recent Recipients: 2024 Veterans Memorial Park 2023 Through the Gate 2022 Montgomery County Health Department 2021 Trinity Life Ministry 2020 Montgomery County Community Foundation |
Veterans Memorial Park is the 2024 Community Organization of the Year. Award presentation by Stacy Sommer, Executive Director and KyLee Risner, Assistant Director of our Chamber of Commerce.
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CHAMPION OF CHANGEThe Champion of Change is awarded to an individual who has demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Awardees have successfully brought about or significantly influenced cultural change in the areas of diversity and equality.
Recent Recipients: 2024 Elizabeth Zuk of Pam's Promise 2023 Dr. Jill Lamberton of Wabash College 2022 Michelle Smith of Abilities Services, Inc. 2021 Jill Knowling of Walmart Optical 2020 Mayor Todd Barton |
Elizabeth Zuk of Pam's Promise is the 2024 Champion of Change. Award presentation by Stacy Sommer, Executive Director and KyLee Risner, Assistant Director of our Chamber of Commerce.
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WOMAN OF THE YEARThe Woman of the Year is a woman business owner, or non-profit or business leader who have founded and run their own company, are exceptional leaders in the workplace and community, have achieved an exceptional professional accomplishment in the past year, and/or invest in the development of other women in the business community as a mentor.
Recent Recipients: 2024 Jessica Harris of Shop Small Shop Handmade 2023 Erin Azar of DES Engineering 2022 Lali Hess of The Juniper Spoon 2021 Sue Lucas of Crawfordsville Main Street 2020 Cheryl Morphew, CRMorphew Consulting - City of Crawfordsville |
Jessica Harris of Shop Small Shop Handmade is the Woman of the Year. Award presentation by Stacy Sommer, Executive Director and KyLee Risner, Assistant Director of our Chamber of Commerce.
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RISING STAR: YOUNG PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR
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Young professionals are essential to the sustainability of local business. The Rising Star is awarded to an up-and-coming professional who embodies our mission of "advancing a vibrant business community" in the workplace and community at large. A Rising Star is an excellent role model who strives for continuous improvement for their organization as well as their personal development in their profession. The awardee demonstrates innovation, passion, and is a vibrant professional under the age of 40 - someone to look out for on the horizon!
Inaugural Recipient: 2024 Cody Proctor, Oak Hat Co. 2023 Brittany Carr, Everwise Credit Union 2022 Kyle Brown, Tri County Bank & Trust 2021 Jim Johnson, Fusion 54 2020 Cody Hargis, Hoosier Heartland State Bank |
Cody Proctor of Oak Hat Co. is the Rising Star: Young Professional . Award presentation by Stacy Sommer, Executive Director and KyLee Risner, Assistant Director of our Chamber of Commerce.
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Emerald Educators
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The Emerald Educator awards recognize the outstanding innovation, adaptability, and organization shown by K-12 educators. This award recognizes an educator of each of the three Montgomery County school corporations.
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Tammy McGaughey from Southmont School District, Emily Race from Crawfordsville School District, and Sarah Champman from North Montgomery School District received the Emerald Educator Award presented by Stacy Sommer, Executive Director, and KyLee Risner, Assistant Director, of our Chamber of Commerce.
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