The annual Barry County Chamber Dinner and Awards Ceremony held Saturday recognized the achievements of its members, from new businesses, expansions, and major re-designs to making Barry County a destination place to visit, to providing excellent customer service.
The annual dinner is the chamber’s way of recognizing, appreciating, and thanking its members for their support and contributions.
The award winners:
- ROTH Award: Mark Kolanowski
- ATHENA Leadership Award: Julie Nakfoor-Pratt
- ATHENA Young Professional: Morgan Johnson
- Chamber Champion Award: Sheryl and Barry Bower
- Entrepreneur of the Year: Julie and Jim Fox
- BRICK Award: Hastings Fiber Glass Products
Other finalists: Thornapple Credit Union, Hastings Area Schools and Nashville Route 66 Business District.
- Member Award for Customer Service Excellence: Step N Time Dance Studio
Other finalists: Barry County United Way, Courtside Screenprinting & Embroidery, FlexFab, Grace Community Church, Hastings 4 Theater, Hastings Public Library, King's Appliances, Les's Sanitary Service, Seasonal Grille and Thornapple Credit Union
- Community Impact Award: YMCA of Barry County for B.Bus Mobile Library and Barry County Commission on Aging for Meals on Wheels program.
Other finalists: Barry County Christian School, Liz Lenz/Barry County Substance Abuse Task Force, Nashville Route 66 Business District, Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, The Cove Family, and Thornapple Credit Union/Making Cents for Students Program.
