Awards Gala

The Annual Award Gala celebrates local small businesses and recognizes their outstanding achievements.

10th Annual Awards Gala will be held May 2, 2012 at the UNOH Event Center with cocktails at 5:00pm and dinner served at 6pm. 

Pricing/Ticket: $40 for Chamber Members  $45 for Non-Chamber Members.  Pricing/Table: $280 for Chamber Members  $320 for Non-Chamber Members

Awards are presented in the following categories:

  • Small Business of the Year
  • Non-Profit Agency of the Year
  • Women-Owned Business of the Year
  • Emerging Business of the Year
  • Culturally Diverse Business of the Year
  • ATHENA Award

Click here to download a 2012 Nomination Form and nominate your favorite business

Congratulations to our 2011 Award Winners:

Emerging Business of the Year Finalists:
Sponsored by The State Bank and Trust Company

Biggby Coffee
Shirley's Gourmet Popcorn Company
Vino Bellissimo

Emerging Business of the Year:

Vino Bellissimo

Non-Profit of the Year Finalists:
Sponsored by Rea & Associates

Allen County Agricultural Society
Lima Rescue Mission
The Samaritan House

Non-Profit of the Year:

Lima Rescue Mission

Small Business of the Year Finalists:
Sponsored by Citizens National Bank

All Service Glass
Lima Millwork, Inc.
Sielschott, Walsh, Keifer & Regula CPAs, Inc

Small Business of the Year:

Lima Millwork, Inc.

Women-Owned Business of the Year Finalists:
Sponsored by The Union Bank

The Pizza Stations
Thin & Healthy's Total Solutions
Xpressions Photos by Heather

Women-Owned Business of the Year:

Donna Krech, Thin & Healthy's Total Solutions

Culturally Diverse Business of the Year Finalists:
Sponsored by St. Rita’s Medical Center

Aflac - Marc Wright
Goin’ Postal
Travelodge and The Holiday Inn & Suites

Culturally Diverse Business of the Year:

Travelodge & The Holiday Inn & Suites

ATHENA Award Finalists:
Sponsored by The Lima Auto Mall

Peggy Ehora
Sandra Monfort
Rita Thelan

ATHENA Award:

Peggy Ehora

Thank you to our 2012 Event Sponsors:

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Questions?  Contact Tannie Dervisevic at 419.222.6045 or tdervisevic@limachamber.com

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