The Logan County Chamber of Commerce will present its annual awards to community members and local organizations at the Stars in Business Night of Recognition on Wednesday, Nov 3.
The ceremony takes place at 5:30 p.m. at the Holland Theatre.
Award nominations are solicited from the community and the 2021 award winners were selected by the Chamber Executive Committee.
Here’s a look at the award winners:
• Annual Richard J. Rupp Leadership Award — Rick Hatcher; presented to the person who has made a significant impact in Logan County with their outstanding leadership skills. He will be recognized for his commitment, vision and dedication to the community.
RICK HATCHER
• Integrity in Business Award — Erwin Insurance; given to a business that provides a quality product or service, operates with the highest level of honesty, and has earned the trust of the Logan County community.
ERWIN INSURANCE
• Emerging Business Award — Four Acre Clothing Co.; presented to an independently owned and operated Logan County business with an operational history between 18 months and 4 years that exemplifies a unique business idea, marketing approach, and/or management style that has contributed to its growth and success.
FOUR ACRE CLOTHING CO.
• Entrepreneur of the Year Award — Randy Marker, CEO of Marker, Inc.; presented to an individual who has made a significant investment in and impact on economic development in Logan County.
RANDY MARKER
• Nonprofit Organization of the Year Award — Community Health & Wellness Partners; given to an agency that shows dedication to improving lives and strengthening our community through the use of volunteers and local resources to demonstrate the generosity found throughout Logan County.
COMMUNITY HEALTH & WELLNESS PARTNERS
• Small Business of the Year Award — Thompson, Dunlap & Heydinger; presented to an established Logan County business which has demonstrated growth, profitability and civic involvement.
THOMPSON, DUNLAP & HEYDINGER
• Annual Max Evans Tourism Award — Todd McCormick, Curator/Director of the Logan County Historical Society & Museum; Logan County Visitors Bureau awards the Max Evans Tourism Award to the person who exhibits hospitality to visitors to our community and for working to promote Logan County attractions.
TODD MCCORMICK
• Young Professional of the Year Award — Jessica Simmons, Financial Advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services; given to an individual between the ages of 20 and 40 who has devoted significant time to improve the quality of life of others through community service and is actively developing leadership skills in themselves and others.
JESSICA SIMMONS
Tickets for the event are $15 and can be purchased from the Chamber by calling (937) 599-5121 or by registering online at bit.ly/StarsinBiz2021.