Awards Gala
About Annual Awards Gala
Annual Awards Gala
Annually, the Preble County Chamber of Commerce hosts Annual Awards Gala to recognize Preble County businesses, organizations and individuals who make a difference or have a significant impact in the Preble County community. You can get more info and the tickets here: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/2025-preble-county-chamber.
Nominations are received from the community for several award categories. The top nominees are honored at the Gala with the final winner being announced that evening. Current categories include:
- Small Business of the Year
- Large Business of the Year
- Outstanding Agri-Business of the Year
- Excellence in Leadership Award
- Young Professional Award
- Educator of the Year Award
- Outstanding Non-Profit Leader Award
- Community Improvement Leader Award
Previous Award Recipients
Outstanding Small Business – Eagle Fence
Outstanding Mid-Sized Business – Wallace Heating & Air
Outstanding Large Business – Henny Penny
Outstanding Agribusiness – Preble County Congress Cutting Committee
Excellence in Leadership Award – Maria Morgan
Young Professional Award – Miranda Armstead
Educator of the Year Award – Nathan Clark
Outstanding Non-Profit Award – Preble County Council on Aging
Community Improvement Award – Regency Properties
Luminary Award – Amy Raynes
Outstanding Small Business – Miley Construction
Outstanding Mid-Sized Business – Skyline Chili Eaton
Outstanding Large Business – Bullen Ultrasonics
Outstanding Agribusiness – Preble Soil and Water Conservation District
Excellence in Leadership Award – Lisa White
Young Professional Award – Greg Ely
Educator of the Year Award – Kevin Kochensparger
Outstanding Non-Profit Award – Little Shoppe of Sharing
Community Improvement Award – Star Theatre
Outstanding Small Business Citizen: Meraki Lane Boutique / Madison French
Outstanding Corporate Citizen: Reid Health
Outstanding Agribusiness: Today’s Harvest
Ray Potter Award: Barbara Cox
Distinguished Professional: Lisa Hoying
Excellence in Leadership: Ty Fugate
Young Professional: Sydney Montgomery
Educator of the Year: Harold Niehaus
Non-Profit Innovation: Camden Comeback
Community Improvement: Preble County Development Partnership
Citizen of the Year: Leslie Collins
Outstanding Small Business Citizen: Eaton Floral
Young Professional: Jordan Clapp
Citizen of the Year: Angie Getter
Community Improvement Award: Preble County Art Association
Distinguished Service Award: Becky Sorrell
Non-Profit Innovation Award: Preble County Historical Society
Outstanding Agribusiness: Safari Junction
Outstanding Corporate Citizen: TimkenSteel Corporation
Outstanding Small Business Citizen: Harris-Maggard Memorials
The Ray Potter Legacy Award: Dale Moberly Sr.
Young Professional of the Year: Todd Appledorn
Public Servant of the Year: Marsha Shannon
Educator of the Year: Joe Finkbine
Ray Potter Legacy Award: Jean Bussell
Young Professional of the Year: Courtney Griffith
Citizen of the Year: Brenda Latanza
Outstanding Corporate Citizen: Bullen Ultrasonics
Outstanding Small Business Citizen: Pro-Grade Excavation & Demolition
Outstanding Agribusiness : WildHearts African Farm
Community Improvement Award: The Village of Lewisburg
Nonprofit Innovation Award: Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Distinguished Service Award: Jim Simon
Legacy Award: Ray Potter
Young Professional of the Year: Jeremy Linder
Citizen of the Year: Rodney Creech
Outstanding Corporate Citizen: Henny Penny Corp.
Outstanding Small Business Citizen: Twin Creek Tea Room
Outstanding Agribusiness : Brubaker Grain
Community Improvement Award: Eagle’s Point Development
Nonprofit Innovation Award: Preble County Art Association
Distinguished Service Award: Eddie Mowen Jr.
Business of the Year — L&M Products
Small Business of the Year — Wildcat Sports & Graphics LLC
Citizen of the Year — Toni Morgan
Distinguished Service Award — Jeff Sewert
Young Professional of the Year — Rob Moyer
Business of the Year – Timken Steel
Small Business of the Year – Daylight Donuts
Distinguished Service Award – Gary Wagner
Young Professional of the Year – Kyle Cross
Citizen of the Year – Sheriff Michael Simpson
Legacy Award – Judge, Wilfrid G. Dues
Legacy Award – Jack Cobb
Outstanding Recycling Program Award – Pratt Industries
Business of the Year – The Dow Chemical Company
Small Business of the Year – Jell’s Sports Grill
Distinguished Service Award – Preble County Arts Association
Young Professional of the Year – Evan Kloth, Sinclair Community College
Citizen of the Year – Patrick Putnam, Mayor, Lewisburg, Ohio
Legacy Award – REMAGEN – 55 Years of Business
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