Community Awards 2015
The Chamber congratulates these 2014 prestigious community and excellence in business award winners:
Business of the Year:
Studio A Salon and Spa
Individual who has conducted their business in such a way as to distinguish themselves in an extraordinary way and whose business has made a significant contribution to the community.
Studio A Salon and Spa
Individual who has conducted their business in such a way as to distinguish themselves in an extraordinary way and whose business has made a significant contribution to the community.
Building of the Year:
Watershed Cafe
The physical building that houses successful businesses including new construction as well as buildings which have undergone remodeling or refurbishment in 2014 to the extent that the building becomes an attribute to the community.
Watershed Cafe
The physical building that houses successful businesses including new construction as well as buildings which have undergone remodeling or refurbishment in 2014 to the extent that the building becomes an attribute to the community.
Above and Beyond Award:
Bob Wolf of OMC
An individual who supports and reinforces the values of the Chamber and exhibits a high level of commitment, initiative, leadership, cooperation, and dedication- going above and beyond expectations.
Bob Wolf of OMC
An individual who supports and reinforces the values of the Chamber and exhibits a high level of commitment, initiative, leadership, cooperation, and dedication- going above and beyond expectations.
Cornerstone Award:
Dr. Arnold Potek
Individual who has consistently demonstrated outstanding leadership and commitment to advance the vitality and well-being of the community throughout the years
Dr. Arnold Potek
Individual who has consistently demonstrated outstanding leadership and commitment to advance the vitality and well-being of the community throughout the years
Ambassador of the Year: Danielle Nelson of Central Insurance
An Osceola Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassador who exemplifies the values of the Chamber- volunteerism, and promotes chamber functions such as member support, Ribbon Cuttings and Business after Hours
An Osceola Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassador who exemplifies the values of the Chamber- volunteerism, and promotes chamber functions such as member support, Ribbon Cuttings and Business after Hours
Volunteer of the Year:
Ashley Rutledge
Individual who has distinguished themselves and their organization they represent by dedication to outstanding participation and leadership in the community.
Ashley Rutledge
Individual who has distinguished themselves and their organization they represent by dedication to outstanding participation and leadership in the community.
Non-Profit Organization of the Year: The Osceola Lions Club
Organization that has shown outstanding support to the Greater Osceola area through contributions and support of the community.
Organization that has shown outstanding support to the Greater Osceola area through contributions and support of the community.
Excellence in Customer Service: Bill's Ace Hardware
An Individual or business with outstanding customer service based on -first impressions, attitude, helpfulness, exceling above and beyond service expectations and promoting other businesses in the area.
An Individual or business with outstanding customer service based on -first impressions, attitude, helpfulness, exceling above and beyond service expectations and promoting other businesses in the area.
Outstanding Senior Citizen of the Year: Millie Addy
Individual who stays active in our community after reaching the age of 70 with volunteerism and outstanding commitment to community service
Individual who stays active in our community after reaching the age of 70 with volunteerism and outstanding commitment to community service
Community Partner of the Year: Core Products
An Osceola Area Chamber business or organization that demonstrates excellence in collaboration to improve the economic vitality of the community through leadership, sponsorships, volunteerism, and partnering with other organizations and/or businesses.
An Osceola Area Chamber business or organization that demonstrates excellence in collaboration to improve the economic vitality of the community through leadership, sponsorships, volunteerism, and partnering with other organizations and/or businesses.
Educator of the Year:
Mike McMartin
Recognizing the contributions our schools make to our community, this honor goes to an educator who demonstrates outstanding contributions to education and the community.
Mike McMartin
Recognizing the contributions our schools make to our community, this honor goes to an educator who demonstrates outstanding contributions to education and the community.