Habitat for Humanity Lima celebrated their volunteers and partners Tuesday Night during their Christmas Banquet at the City Club in Downtown Lima. Habitat for Humanity Lima had a busy year in 2022 which included completely repairing roofs for several families in need, and all of that hard work accomplished would not be possible without the generosity and passion from volunteers and partners.

Firefighter Emily Bowsher was given the John Brookman Firefighter of the Year Award because he is helping out in the community in any way that she can. She took the initiative to find funding and get donations to purchase smoke detectors for people who don't have one.

And finally, we put the Community Enrichment spotlight on a downtown Lima business that has only been open a year but is making a big impact on the community. Here is this year's Rising Business of the Year Award winner. Vibe Coffee House and Café opened last year to educate the world through the global love of coffee. Owner Carlton McLellan traveled the world for his job as a senior diplomacy and international affairs professional, and he was drawn to coffee houses.

Three local agencies work to improve the lives of local residents and the community as a whole. Here are the finalists for the Lima Allen County Chamber of Commerce's Non-Profit of the Year award.

The finalists for the Lima Allen County Chamber’s Young Leader of the Year award share many characteristics, but most importantly they are making an impact on the community.

Small Businesses are the backbone of a good community, and the three finalists for the Lima Allen County Chamber's Small Business of the Year award say it’s the people in this area that makes their business a success.