Chamber holds business awards gala

The Lima-Allen Camber of Commerce recognized the achievements of area businesses tonight. Organizations throughout the area gathered for the 9th Annual Awards Gala at the UNOH Event Center.

Awards were given for small business of year, non-profit agency of the year, woman-owned business of the year, emerging business of the year, culturally diverse business of the year, and the ATHENA award.  Each business had to demonstrate a level of success and commitment to the community.

Your Hometown Station's Jeff Fitzgerald co-hosted the event. Small business of the year winner Mark Niemeyer of Lima Millwork Incorporated was thrilled to receive the award.

Other winners include:

  • Peggy Ehora for the ATHENA award
  • Chuck Ferguson for non-profit of the year
  • Bobby Das for culturally diverse business
  • Marc Reineke for emerging business
  • Donna Krech for woman owned business