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.
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\nOur theme this year is The Wonderland Gala\, where Alice&rsquo\;s journey reflects the challenges businesses face&mdash\;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.
\nCheers!🥂\;
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\nThe evening will begin at 5:30 pm. \; Dinner begins at 6:00 pm. \;
\nFollowing dinner\, \;the \;2025 \;Awards will be presented.
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\nEmcee:
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\nMatthew Childers
\nExecutive Director\, Allen Lima Leadership\, and
\nDirector of Tier Membership &\; New Business Development
\nLima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce
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\nKeynote Speakers:
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\nMs. Ann Welly\, President\, All Service Glass
\nMr. Eric Wiechart\, former President\, All Service Glass\, and
\nBusiness and Leadership Coach\, Aileron
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The 2025 \;Chamber Award finalists are: \;

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Young Leader of the Year Award - Sponsored by Mercy Health
\nRylan Ward
\nBrianna Welch
\nSydni Winkler

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Emerging Business of the Year Award - Sponsored by State Bank
\nEV'\;DERA\, LLC
\nSimply Suite
\nWiechart Dental Smile Studio
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\nWoman-Owned Business of the Year Award - Sponsored by Huntington National Bank
\nColonial Surface Solutions
\nModish Maven Boutique
\nSign Pro Imaging

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Non-Profit Agency of the Year Award - Sponsored by Cenovus Lima Refinery
\nBradfield Community Association
\nFamily Promise of Lima Allen County
\nHeir Force Community School
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\nATHENA Award - Sponsored by Lima Chevrolet Cadillac
\nAlexis Hensley
\nDr. Ronda Lehman
\nJoe Patton

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Small Business of the Year Award - Sponsored by Citizens National Bank
\nBack on Track Physical Therapy
\nBIGGBY Coffee
\nTomorrow'\;s Technology Today
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\nAbove and Beyond Award - Sponsored by Tomorrow'\;s Technology Today
\nATR Contractors
\nState Bank
\nTrisco Systems\, Inc.
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\nCongratulations to our finalists and thank you to all of our wonderful sponsors!
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\nTickets are $60 each and $450 \;for a table of eight for members and
\n$70 each and $530 for a table of eight for future members.
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\nThemed attire is welcome and encouraged!
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\nMake reservations online now or by contacting the Lima Chamber at
\n419-222-6045 or jklingler@limachamber.com.
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\nRegistration closes Monday\, April 28\, 2025\, at noon.
\nNo refunds for cancellations after April 25\, 2025.
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