Annual Award Winners
Every year at the Awards Dinner, the Chamber recognizes those in the community who have made significant achievements and/or impacts. The award recipients are voted on by community members and reviewed by the Chamber board.
2018 Award Winners
Outstanding Female Entrepreneur - Kelly Abbott, Kelly Abbott & The "A" Team
Business Person of the Year - Valerie Griggs, Altercare of Canal Winchester
Pillar of the Community - Jackie Marion
Member of the Year - Canal Banking Center
Business of the Year - Nifco America
Small Business of the Year - The Olive Branch Coffee and Pizzeria
2017 Award Winners
Outstanding Woman Entrepreneur - Kathy Binner, Binner Companies
Business Person of the Year - Craig Nelson, Canal Winchester Rehabilitation Center, Skilled Nursing & Assisted Living
Pillar of the Community - Jackie Christensen
Member of the Year - Diley Ridge Medical Center, Aimee Milligan President & COO
Business of the Year - Heiberger Paving, Inc., Ken Heiberger President
Small Business of the Year - Hersh Packing & Rubber Company, Dale Joiner President & CEO
2016 Award Winners
Pillar of the Community - The Wood Foundation
President's Award - Teri Mutchler, The Inn at Winchester Trail
Business Person of the Year - Joe Abbott, M.G. Abbott
Business of the Year - Home Helpers, John & Cindi Morehead, Owners
2015 Award Winners
Business of the Year - HFM Publications
Business Person of the Year - Scott Clidence, Jeff Wyler Chevrolet
Pillar of the Community - The Johnsons, BrockStrong Foundation
2014 Award Winners
Business of the Year - Altercare of Canal Winchester
Business Person of the Year - Carmelita Smith, Cornersmiths
Pillar of the Community - Melda Cottrill, Canal Banking Center
2013 Award Winners
Business of the Year - Diley Ridge Medical Center
Business Person of the Year - Amanda Lemke, Canal Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Pillar of the Community - Bob McDorman, Bob McDorman Chevrolet and Bob McDorman Automotive Museum
2012 Award Winners
Business of the Year - Storage One
Business Person of the Year - Kerri Beany Foulks, Beany's Automotive
Pillar of the Community - Joe Bitler, Bolenbaugh Hardware
2011 Award Winners
Business of the Year - Wagner Insurance
Business Person of the Year - Peg Tobin, Tobin and Associates
Pillar of the Community - Karen Stiles, Raymond James Financial
2010 Award Winners
Business of the Year - Heiberger Paving, Inc.
Business Person of the Year - Carl Heister, Realtor
Pillar of the Community - Mike Ippoliti, Canal Winchester Area Historical Society