Every year, the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce recognizes Chamber Members who have made outstanding achievements and contributions in the Crawfordsville and Montgomery County area. Award recipients are businesses, non-profits, and individuals who make up our vibrant business community. These recipients are celebrated at the Annual Dinner and Awards Program.
Check back soon for the chance to nominate 2022 Business of the Year Award winners! |
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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: 2021 Brother's Pizza Company 2020 WCDQ/WCVL/WIMC Radio 2019 Reclaimed by Grace 2018 Jarrod Zachary Welding |
LARGE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
The Large Business of Year employs 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 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:
2021 Banjo Corporation
2020 Crawfordsville Electric Light & Power (CEL&P)
2019 Nucor Steel
2018 Hoosier Heartland State Bank
Recent Recipients:
2021 Banjo Corporation
2020 Crawfordsville Electric Light & Power (CEL&P)
2019 Nucor Steel
2018 Hoosier Heartland State Bank
LEW WALLACE ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
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: 2021 Healthies 2020 Powerhouse Barbell & Fitness 2019 Francis & Mount 2018 Backstep Brewing Company |
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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: 2021 Jill Knowling of Walmart Optical 2020 Mayor Todd Barton |
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: 2021 Sue Lucas of Crawfordsville Mainstreet 2020 Cheryl Morphew, CRMorphew Consulting - City of Crawfordsville |
RISING STAR: YOUNG PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR
NEW FOR 2021 | Emerald Educators
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Sponsored by Duke Energy, the Emerald Educator awards recognized the outstanding innovation, adaptability, and compassion shown by K-12 educators in the response to the needs of their students during the COVID-19 Pandemic. This award recognizes the educators of each of the three Montgomery County school corporations.
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