Wapakoneta, OH (WLIO) - Various awards were given to individuals and businesses that showed their excellence this year in Wapakoneta.
The Wapakoneta Area Chamber of Commerce held their awards banquet and had a record turnout for the event. Following dinner and refreshments the chamber held their regular meeting, and then proceeded to hand out the awards. The chamber says that its important to recognize the work that goes into making Wapakoneta a strong community.
"We make a point to give out awards across all levels of businesses, large and small, and emerging businesses" said Jackie Martel, Executive Director of the Wapakoneta Area Chamber of Commerce. "We recognize non-profits in our community, ambassadors, volunteers and since 1954 we have recognized our Citizen of the Year, which is our big award of the evening that ends our night."
Award Winners can be found below:
- 2022 Educator of the Year - Chad Dunlap
- 2022 Ambassador of the Year - Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1126
- 2022 Nonprofit of the Year - St. Paul United Church of Christ
- 2022 Volunteer of the Year - Tom Schlenker
- 2022 Small Business of the Year - Twelve Oak Boutique
- 2022 Large Business of the Year - S&S Volvo and GMC Truck
- 2022 Emerging Business of the Year - The Side Rail
- 2022 Citizen of the Year - Deb Fischer
