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Award recipients will be recognized at the Annual Dinner and Awards Program on Thursday, September 2nd at the Crawfordsville Country Club. Please join us in celebrating the achievements of the businesses, non-profits, and individuals who make up a vibrant business community in Crawfordsville and Montgomery County by making your nominations below.
General Criteria:
Be sure to Save the Date for the Annual Dinner! Registration will open soon. Nomination Deadline: Friday, July 30 |
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SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEARThe Small Business of Year must have 50 employees or fewer. The business 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 will be 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: 2020 WCDQ/WCVL/WIMC Radio 2019 Reclaimed by Grace 2018 Jarrod Zachary Welding |
WCDQ/WCVL/WIMC Radio General Manager Dave Peach with David Long, On Air Contributor, accept the 2020 Small Business of the Year award.
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LARGE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
The Large Business of Year must employ more than 50 individuals and, like the SBoY, 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 will be 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:
2020 Crawfordsville Electric Light & Power (CEL&P)
2019 Nucor Steel
2018 Hoosier Heartland State Bank
Recent Recipients:
2020 Crawfordsville Electric Light & Power (CEL&P)
2019 Nucor Steel
2018 Hoosier Heartland State Bank
LEW WALLACE ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
Entrepreneur of the Year will be awarded to a member in our Entrepreneurial Membership tier, for businesses with fewer than 10 employees which have been in business for 2 years or less. The EoY will possess the same commitment to the community, quality, and service, and creativity in approaching challenges as our business of year recipients. The Entrepreneur of the Year demonstrates an active participation in the Chamber and engages with fellow entrepreneurs and business leaders.
Recent Recipients:
2020 Powerhouse Barbell & Fitness
2019 Francis & Mount
2018 Backstep Brewing Company
Recent Recipients:
2020 Powerhouse Barbell & Fitness
2019 Francis & Mount
2018 Backstep Brewing Company
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION OF THE YEARThe Community Organization of the Year will be awarded to a non-profit entity for work which has had a significant impact on the community. The recipient will have 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. Please include specific accomplishments, programs, or initiatives and their scope of impact.
Nominees in this category may include public and higher education schools, faith-based organizations, ministries, service organizations, or any other not-for-profit entity who is a chamber member. Inaugural Recipient: 2020 Montgomery County Community Foundation |
Montgomery County Community Foundation President Joyce Grimble and Executive Director Kelly Taylor walk the Green Carpet to accept the inaugural Community Organization of the Year Award. Thank you, MCCF, for your work which empowers so many other critical non-profit services in Montgomery County to carry out their own missions, and especially for being the light on the path through the pandemic!
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CHAMPION OF CHANGEThe Champion of Change will be awarded to an individual who has demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Nominees will have successfully brought about or significantly influenced cultural change in the areas of diversity and equality.
Inaugural Recipient: 2020 Mayor Todd Barton |
Mayor Todd Barton, 2020 Champion of Change award recipient poses on the Green Carpet. Mayor Barton was selected as the inaugural honoree for his leadership through the COVID-19 pandemic as well as addressing social issues, such as racial equality and police reform, as they pertain to our community.
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WOMAN OF THE YEARHonors a woman business owner, or non-profit or business leader. Nominees may be women 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.
Inaugural Recipient: 2020 Cheryl Morphew, CRMorphew Consulting - City of Crawfordsville |
2020 Chamber Woman of the Year was presented to Cheryl Morphew for her work in Economic Development for the City of Crawfordsville. Thank you, Cheryl, for all you do to help our business ecosystem thrive and for all you do for the Chamber!
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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 will be 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 ideal nominee will demonstrate innovation, passion, and be a vibrant professional under the age of 40 - someone to look out for on the horizon!
Inaugural Recipient: 2020 Cody Hargis, Hoosier Heartland State Bank |
Cody Hargis, Hoosier Heartland State Bank, accepts the inaugural Rising Star: Young Professional of the Year Award in 2020. Cody (far right) is pictured here with Chamber Board President, Tracy Mobley, VP Steve Zachary, and Board Member John Hetrick. Congratulations, Cody, and thank you for your service to the Chamber and the business community!
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NEW FOR 2021 | Emerald Educators
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In recognition of the outstanding innovation, adaptability, and compassion shown by educators in the response to the needs of their students during the COVID-19 Pandemic, in the inaugural year for the Emerald Educator awards, we wish to celebrate and recognize all of our county K-12 educators. Please share your stories with us so that we may recognize and honor an educator who embodies the spirit of this award.
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Emerald Educator awards will recognize one outstanding educator in each of the three Montgomery County school corporations. Nominations may be made online by any Montgomery County community member, including parents, students, administrators, and teachers.
Any teacher, administrator, or other individual who makes a significant impact on the education of K-12 students in Crawfordsville, North Montgomery, or Southmont School corporations may be nominated.
Selection will be made based upon the following:
Nominators will have the opportunity to share their recommendation in these areas in the nomination form. Nominators may be asked to participate in a video interview to honor the nominee.
Any teacher, administrator, or other individual who makes a significant impact on the education of K-12 students in Crawfordsville, North Montgomery, or Southmont School corporations may be nominated.
Selection will be made based upon the following:
- Impact on students, the school, or the profession
- Deserving of the first-ever Emerald Educator award
- Demonstrates leadership, innovation, or creativity during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Personal impact they have had on you or your student, or another first-hand experience
Nominators will have the opportunity to share their recommendation in these areas in the nomination form. Nominators may be asked to participate in a video interview to honor the nominee.
