On Wednesday night, the Logan County Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Stars in Business – Night of Recognition event, celebrating outstanding businesses and community members who have made a positive impact in the area.
The evening featured the presentation of several prestigious awards.
This year’s winners include:
Max Evans Tourism Award: Small Nation
The Max Evans Tourism Award is presented to an individual who has made a positive impact and contribution to tourism throughout Logan County.
Max Evans Tourism Award Past Recipients are:
- 2013 Frank Giannola
- 2014 Bill & Phyllis Wiley
- 2015 Sandy Musser
- 2016 Tim Grissom
- 2017 Pam Miller
- 2018 Chris Westhoff
- 2019 Margaret Piatt
- 2020 Matt Wiley
- 2021 Todd McCormick
- 2022 Kris Swisher
- 2023 Jim Reed
Nonprofit of the Year: Universal Home Health & Hospice Care
Non-profit of the Year is presented to an organization that shows dedication to improving lives and strengthening our community by utilizing volunteers and resources to demonstrate the generosity of Logan County.
Non-profit of the Year past recipients:
- 2013 United Way of Logan County
- 2014 Our Daily Bread
- 2015 Discovery Riders
- 2016 Logan County Cancer Society
- 2017 The Holland Theater
- 2018 Shine FM
- 2019 RTC Industries Incorporated
- 2020 Logan County Farmers Market
- 2021 Community Health and Wellness Partners
- 2022 Downtown Bellefontaine Partnership
- 2023 Bellefontaine Grace Church
Young Professional of the Year: Kyle Brunner
Young Professional of the Year is presented to an individual who is actively working to develop leadership skills, is committed to improving the quality of life for others, and demonstrates growth toward future goals.
Young Professional of the Year past recipients:
- 2017 Brittany Saxton
- 2018 Justin Dinovo
- 2019 Colton Lowry
- 2020 Jacob Schroeder
- 2021 Jessica Simmons
- 2022 Shannon Reese
- 2023 Bethany Watts
Small Business of the Year: PCPI Plastics
Small Business of the Year is presented to an independently owned business that has demonstrated itself as an established, financially. Strong enterprise committed to community involvement.
Small Business of the Year past recipients:
- 2017 Brewfountaine
- 2018 Easton Water Solutions
- 2019 Majestic Plastics Incorporated
- 2020 City Sweets and Creamery
- 2021 Thompson Dunlap and Hydinger
- 2022 Elle A. design
- 2023 Sunlight Windows & Exteriors
Entrepreneurs of the Year: Rodney & Andrea Wrocklage
Entrepreneur of the Year is presented to an individual or individuals with an innovative spirit and willingness to take risks to provide products, services, and employment opportunities to our community.
Entrepreneur of the Year past recipients:
- 2012: Jason Duff
- 2013 Mike Minnich
- 2014 Mick Reed
- 2015 Bill Fraim
- 2016 Betty Kananen
- 2017 Dr. Ryan Kauffman
- 2018 Brian and Mandy Osterfield
- 2019 Ron and Kathy Troyer
- 2020 Steve Buckneroth
- 2021 Randy Marker
- 2022 Jeremy and Erin LeVan
- 2023 Jeremy Hankins
Integrity in Business Award: Smith, Smith, Montgomery & Chamberlain
The Integrity and Business Award is presented to a business that is recognized for providing quality service with honesty and probity to the Logan County Community.
Integrity and Business Award past recipients:
- 1995 AcuSport Corporation
- 1996 Honda of America
- 1997 Belletech Corporation
- 1998 Thomas and Marker Construction
- 1999 Marie’s candies
- 2000 Huber Buchenroth
- 2001 C.E. Duff and Sun Inc.
- 2002 Citizens Federal Savings and Loan
- 2003 TP Bowling Lanes
- 2004 Marmon Valley Farm
- 2005 House of Szechuan
- 2006 AGC Automotive
- 2007 Family Pharmacy
- 2008 Whitmore House
- 2009 Alan Galvez Insurance
- 2010 Fissel Floor Covering
- 2011 Wrens Florist
- 2012 Robinson Investments
- 2013 Mary Rutan Hospital
- 2014 Steve Austin’s Auto Group
- 2015 Acrux
- 2016 Liberty National Bank
- 2017 Green Hills Community
- 2018 Solomon’s Garage
- 2019 Hill and Hamilton Insurance
- 2020 Dairy Queen
- 2021 Irwin Insurance
- 2022 Beasley Architecture and Design
- 2023 Link Construction Group
Richard J. Rupp Leadership Award: C. Douglas Chamberlain
The Richard J. Rupp Leadership Award is presented to an individual who has made a significant impact on Logan County with their outstanding leadership skills and commitment, vision, and dedication to the community.
Richard J. Rupp Leadership Award past recipients:
- 1994 Richard J. Rupp
- 1995 Merrill Insley
- 1996 Dwight Spencer
- 1997 Lee Dorsey
- 1998 Frida Taylor
- 1999 Edward K. Core
- 2000 Myron VanHorn
- 2001 Tom Simon
- 2002 Bell Montgomery
- 2003 H. Dean Horn
- 2004 Ewing H. Crawfis
- 2005 Carmen Scott
- 2006 Steve Austin
- 2007 Linda Hollandshead
- 2008 Charles Earick
- 2009 Rick Gildow
- 2010 Tim O’Reilly
- 2011 John Belser
- 2012 K. Edward “Wags” Wagner
- 2013 Jim Reed
- 2014 Dick Abram
- 2015 Ed Wallace
- 2016 Jerry Robinson
- 2017 Tammy Nicholl
- 2018 Tod Johnson
- 2019 Allen Hale
- 2020 Doug Zimmerman
- 2021 Rick Hatcher
- 2022 Harold Marker
- 2023 Tammy Gump
The event recognized the achievements of these individuals and organizations, highlighting their dedication to business excellence and community service in Logan County.
