Annual Awards Gala 2025
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The Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 23rd Annual Awards Gala on Thursday May 8, 2025. We invite you to join us and enjoy this elegant evening where we will recognize area businesses and leaders for outstanding accomplishments.
Our theme this year is The Wonderland Gala, where Alice’s journey reflects the challenges businesses face—choosing the right path, staying focused on their vision, distinguishing between the impassable and the impossible, and moving at double speed to stay ahead. This theme inspires leaders to embrace creativity, adapt quickly to change, challenge the status quo, and think beyond traditional limits to achieve success.
Cheers!🥂
The evening will begin at 5:30 pm. Dinner begins at 6:00 pm.
Following dinner, the 2025 Awards will be presented.
Emcee:
Matthew Childers
Executive Director, Allen Lima Leadership, and
Director of Tier Membership & New Business Development
Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce
Keynote Speakers:
Ms. Ann Welly, President, All Service Glass
Mr. Eric Wiechart, former President, All Service Glass, and
Business and Leadership Coach, Aileron
The 2025 Chamber Award finalists are:
Young Leader of the Year Award - Sponsored by Mercy Health
Rylan Ward
Brianna Welch
Sydni Winkler
Emerging Business of the Year Award - Sponsored by State Bank
EV'DERA, LLC
Simply Suite
Wiechart Dental Smile Studio
Woman-Owned Business of the Year Award - Sponsored by Huntington National Bank
Colonial Surface Solutions
Modish Maven Boutique
Sign Pro Imaging
Non-Profit Agency of the Year Award - Sponsored by Cenovus Lima Refinery
Bradfield Community Association
Family Promise of Lima Allen County
Heir Force Community School
ATHENA Award - Sponsored by Lima Chevrolet Cadillac
Alexis Hensley
Dr. Ronda Lehman
Joe Patton
Small Business of the Year Award - Sponsored by Citizens National Bank
Back on Track Physical Therapy
BIGGBY Coffee
Tomorrow's Technology Today
Above and Beyond Award - Sponsored by Tomorrow's Technology Today
ATR Contractors
State Bank
Trisco Systems, Inc.
Tickets are $60 each and $450 for a table of eight for members and
$70 each and $530 for a table of eight for future members.
Themed attire is welcome and encouraged!
Make reservations online now or by contacting the Lima Chamber at
419-222-6045 or jklingler@limachamber.com.
Registration closes Monday, April 28, 2025, at noon.
No refunds for cancellations after April 25, 2025.
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Date and Time
Thursday May 8, 2025
5:15 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
5:15 pm - Doors Open
6:00 pm - Dinner
Program begins after dinner.
Fees/Admission
Tickets are $70 each and $530 for a table of eight for future Chamber members.
ATTENTION FINALISTS: Use the appropriate promo code listed below to get your free ticket.
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Contact Information
Julie Klingler
(419) 222-6045
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