Annual Awards Gala 2023
Event Sponsors
Major Sponsor
Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 21st Annual Awards Gala on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. 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 Bubbles & Bow Ties which includes formal wear, black tie optional.
(think champagne, bubbles, and tuxedos!)
The evening will begin at 5:30 pm. Dinner begins at 6:00 pm.
Following dinner, the 2023 Awards will be presented.
We are thrilled to partner with Thryv Foundation whose mission is to empower, develop, and invest in small businesses so they can be more successful, make better decisions, and inspire communities.
Two dynamic Thryv partners will join us for this exceptional evening, read more below.
Emcee:
Kelli Henthorn
Regional Training Manager and Foundation Ambassador for Thryv
Keynote Speaker:
Kevin White
Lead Training Manager of New Hire Training, Ambassador of Training for Thryv Foundation, Keynote Speaker, Author, Behavioral Practitioner, Mentor, Life Coach and Professional Dancer.
The 2023 Chamber award finalists are:
Ashley Blackburn
Olivia Smith
Omar Zehery
A & P's Beauty Select, LLC
The Ohio Theatre Lima
Woman-Owned Business of the Year - Sponsored by Huntington National Bank
Beery Insurance Services
Schrader Realty
Tiny Tech University
Crossroads Crisis Center, Inc.
The Salvation Army
Senior Citizens Services, Inc.
ATHENA Award - Sponsored by Lima Chevrolet Cadillac
Dr. Cynthia Spiers
Ms. Jennifer Brogee
Dr. Ronda Lehman
Blue Chip Construction LLC
Schrader Realty
Tiny Tech University
Congratulations to our finalists and thank you to all of our wonderful award sponsors!
We are pleased to announce our partnership with The Met as they are generously supplying bubbly, sparkling treats for some of our luckiest guests!
Special thanks to Sweet & Savory Shanty who will be supplying the dessert for this event! You won't want to miss their delicious hand-crafted confections!!
You will be delightfully entertained by
Chuck Summers and his fantastic bandmates!
Tickets are $55 each and $420 for a table of eight for members and
$65 each and $500 for a table of eight for future members.
Make reservations online now or by contacting the Lima Chamber at
419-222-6045 or jklingler@limachamber.com.
Registration closes Friday, April 21, 2023.
No refunds for cancellations after April 21, 2023.
Event Sponsors
ATHENA Sponsor
Emerging Business of the Year Sponsor
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Young Leader of the Year Sponsor
Woman-Owned Business of the Year Sponsor
Non-Profit Agency of the Year Sponsor
Small Business of the Year Sponsor
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Media Sponsor
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Date and Time
Tuesday May 2, 2023
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
5:30 pm - Doors Open
6:00 pm - Dinner
Program begins after dinner.
Fees/Admission
Tickets are $65 each and $500 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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