Chamber Awards Gala
Awards presented in 2024 will be based on service and business in 2024.
The Chamber Awards Gala - Tuesday, March 18, 2025
The awards gala is a time to recognize outstanding citizens and businesses of Henry County. During this annual event you will also have the chance to mingle, enjoy dinner, entertainment and an inspiring awards program.
Leading up to the gala, nominations are accepted, and Chamber membership will vote and select three finalists from each category.
At the gala the finalists are honored, and the winner announced.
Click to nominate! Nomination deadline is February 21, 2024.
Community Non-Profit of the Year
Hospitality and Service Excellence
Young Professional of the Year
PAST RECIPIENTS
An award recipient is not eligible to win again for 3 years. If a nominee was honored but not a recipient they are eligible.
Citizen of the Year
1942 Lloyd Beall, Lowell Beavers and Russell Flemning
1943 Harry Cooper and W.C. Nicholson
1944 Willard Jorda and Nelson B. Lantz
1945 W.G. Smith
1946 Nathan J. Dann
1947 Hathaway Krausbauer
1949 Carl Crickmore
1950 Mrs. R.D. Steffy
1951 Gurney Gray
1953 Stanley Harding
1954 Leo Hudson
1955 James B. Lee
1960 Rexford Wright
1961 Martin Lane
1962 Robert Garrison and Pauline Marienthal
1963 E. Wayne Swayzee
1964 Mitchell Cassidy
1965 Stanley A. Warner
1966 Harold Ingersoll, Jr.
1967 Richard P. Jennings
1968 Gilbert K. Hewit
1969 George S. Denton
1970 Morris Edwards
1971 Harr A. Burke and John A. McGrady
1972 Robert E. Jones and Donald C. Danielson
1973 Rilla Denton and Jerry Barr
1974 Dr. John Fisher
1975 Walter Chamber, Jr.
1976 John M. Lane
1977 J. Edward Dyer
1978 Robert W. Howard
1979 Paul W. Prior
1980 Jack Bassler
1981 R. Scott Hayes
1982 Robert W. Shauver
1983 Donald C. Danielson
1984 Dr. Jerry Horn
1985 Richard W. Myers
1986 Bob Bowman
1987 Joseph Morris
1988 David Copenhaver
1989 Joan Stairs
1990 Mark Medley
1991 Patricia Danielson
1992 Judge John Kellam
1993 Beverly Hankenhoff
1994 Gene Lacy
1995 Ray Pavy
1996 Marilyn Bowman
1997 John Finnerty
1998 Duane Brammer
1999 Judy Melton
2000 Charles V. Sehlberg
2001 Herb Bunch
2002 Noel Blevins
2003 Susan Cassidy
2004 Wil Ruback
2005 John & Marjorie Fonzer
2006 Francis Frazier
2007 Carol Goodwin and Dick Leitch
2008 Jerry Schaffer
2009 Don Hinshaw
2010 Arthur Ratliff
2011 Ray & Peggy White
2023 Nominee Finalists
Citizen
Jeff and Cindy Cross
Scott Frost
Mary Nicholson Tait
Small Business
CJ's Candies
Hudson Rentals
Modest Midwest Wax Co.
Poynter Brothers Pro Shop
Large Business
Remington Seeds
Jack's Donuts Distribution
Jake's Heating, Air and Plumbing
Entrepreneur
Blue River Taphouse
CJ's Candies
Selah Salon & Spa
Hospitality and Service
Juli Coffman
Mike Hacker
Karl Niles
Company Culture
First Merchants Bank
MRS Heating & Cooling
Selah Salon & Spa
Young Professional
Wyatt Brewster
Krystal Stanich
Chris Wilkey
Non-Profit
Healthy Communities of Henry County
Henry County New Castle Kiwanis
Secret Families of Henry County
Frontline Hero
Angela Cox
Coy Adkins
Attending Gala
Dress is a little bit shy of black tie.
Click here for reservations.
5:30pm Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres
6:30pm Dinner Served followed by Awards Program
Dinner Menu: Sliced roast beef, chicken kiev, glazed carrots, roasted potatoes, yeast roll
Dessert: Jack's donuts tiramisu or chocolate cake layered with chocolate mousse
Please call office if you have special dietary needs 765-529-5210
Reservations include:
-Cocktail hour with hors d'oeuvres, cash bar and entertainment.
-Dinner
-Beverage
-Dessert
Attendee $40
Nominee & 1 guest $0 If more than one guest will be attending with the nominee please contact the Chamber office for special pricing.
Table of 8 $330
Table of 6 $250
Final 3 Nominees +1 $0 (call office to make reservation 765-529-5210)
Chamber Partners Receive:
Platinum - Table of 8 with signage
Gold - Table of 6 with signage
Bronze - Reservations for 4
Call 765-529-5210 or info@nchcchamber.com with questions.
Nominees Attending Gala
If you are one of the finalists nominees:
You and one guest may attend at no cost. You do need to register though. You may do this by clicking here and select 'Chamber Gala Nominee & 1 Guest'.
When your category is being announced and they say your name or business name you will be asked to stand and be recognized.
If you are the award winner a representative or small group will come to the stage to accept the award. You will be asked if you would like to say a few words. You are not required to speak if you are not comfortable doing so.
After receiving your award you will go to the photo area and a professional photographer will take your picture. Family and friends are asked to take photos following the event.
If you are honored but not the award recipient you will receive a plaque. This will be delivered to you are your seat.
Seating is reserved. If you wish to be seated with a specific group we recommend you make your reservation by phone. Tables of 6 and 8 are available and the cost of your complimentary ticket/s will be deducted from the table prices. Please call the office at 765-529-5210.
Attire is a little bit shy of black tie. But business casual is acceptable.
Call 765-529-5210 or info@nchcchamber.com with questions.
Sponsor - Sponsorship is sold out!
Click here for sponsorship registration.
This is your opportunity to showcase your business at the Chamber Awards Gala! Be sure your business is part of this prestigious event that will honor 9 outstanding businesses and citizens of Henry County.
Sponsorships Available:
-Presenting Sponsor (1) $2,500 SOLD
Jakes Heating Air & Plumbing
-Award Table Sponsor (1) $1,000 SOLD
Empire Title Services, Inc.
-Dinner Sponsor (4) $700
-Cocktail Hour Sponsor (2) $500
-Dessert Sponsor (4) $500
-Music Sponsor (2) $500
-Decor Sponsor $150
-Silver Spotlight Sponsor $250
Click here for sponsorship registration.
Call 765-529-5210 or info@nchcchamber.com with questions.
The JMetzger Group will provide a professional photographer to take photos that will be published in the Chamber Magazine and posted on our website and social media channels.
Attend
Nominations are now Closed
Nominations are closed for 2023.
Do not miss the opportunity to nominate the outstanding citizens and businesses of Henry County! We encourage interested businesses to nominate themselves, or to nominate any qualified and deserving individual or business!
-You do have to be a Henry County resident or employed in Henry County to be a nominee. Please see award nomination form for criteria.
-A business or individual may nominate themselves.
-You may nominate more than one individual or business per category.
-Nominations must be in the Chamber office no later than February 23, 2024.
-Nominations may be submitted online via the links below or you may print the form and mail it to the Chamber office at: NCHC Chamber, 100 S. Main St., Ste. 108, New Castle, IN 47362. It must be received no later than February 23, 2024.
-Nomination forms are also available at the Chamber office.
-The final three will be notified no later than March 5, 2024. The final three from each award and their nominators should plan to attend the event.
-A representative from each Chamber member business will vote and the three finalist from each category will then be announced afternoon of March 5th 2024 . At the gala the finalist are honored and each category winner announced.
Click on the category for the online/printable nomination form.
Categories are:
Nominations closed February 23rd.
-Citizen of the Year
-Young Professional of the Year
-Entrepreneur of the Year
-Frontline Hero of the Year
-Hospitality and Service Excellence Award
-Small Business of the Year
-Large Business of the Year
-Company Culture Excellence Award
-Community Non-Profit Award
Chamber Awards Guidelines
Voting parties:
- Current Chamber members receive 1 vote per category from their primary contact.
- Previous year award recipients (1 representative from a business/organization) may vote on the category which they were awarded
- Chamber Awards presenting sponsor
- Chamber board members
Voting process:
- Business or person name is removed from voting information.
- If there are multiple nominations for one business/person they will be combine so that each nominee has one set of information to review
- Voting days and times will be provided
- The primary representative for each Chamber member business gets one vote in each category. Members can see their primary representative under their log in. Call office if assistance is needed.
- All voting notices will be sent by email and voting will be doing online via a link sent by email.
Award nominees:
- An award recipient (excludes honorees) is not eligible to win again for 3 years.
- If a nominee is not able to attend the event, they may send a proxy.
- All nominees receive two tickets to the event.
- Nominees/recipients are not required to be Chamber members.
Nominations due by Friday, February 23, 2024
Chamber Member voting Tuesday, February 27 - Friday, March 4, 2024
Finalists notified Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Sponsorship Deadline Friday, March 8, 2024
2012 Nancy Dietz
2013 Cathy Hamilton
2014 Jeff Ray
2015 Denny Adams
2016 Dennis Hamilton
2017 Maurie Goodwin
2018 Jerry Cash
2019 Olene Veach
2020 Heroes of Henry County (Pandemic)
2021 Deb Ware
2022 Carrie Barrett
2023 Scott Frost
Business of the Year
2000 HC Sports Medicine
2001 Citizens State Bank
2002 Goodwin Bros. Auto
2003 Cardinal Healthcare Pharmacy
2004 Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service
2005 Myers Furniture/Appliances
2006 Walnut Ridge Family RV Services
2007 Smiley Body Shop
2008 Ruse Home Appliance Center
2009 Draper, Inc.
2010 Americana Insurance
2011 Heritage House of New Castle
2012 D.L. Couch
2013 Montgomery's Steak House
2014 Magna Machine and Tool
2015 Good's Candies The original and Jack's Donuts
2016 Henry County REMC
2017 Henry Community Health
2018 ERA Integrity Real Estate
2019 Boar's Head Provisions
2020 Heroes of Henry County (Pandemic)
Large Business
2021 Grede
2022 Citizens State Bank
2023 Remington Seeds
Small Business
2021 Hinsey-Brown Funeral Services
2022 Temptations
2023 Hudson Rental
Young Professional
2021 Stuart Hamby
2022 Holly Lee - ICAP
2023 Chris Wilkey
Entrepreneur
2021 Cindy Gibson - The Warehouse
2022 Jo Scott - Ky's Kreations Lunch Box
2023 Valarie Lamb - CJ's Candies
Non-Profit Organization
2021 New Castle Evening Optimist
2022 Miracle League
2023 Secret Families of Henry County
Company Culture
2021 F.C. Tucker Crossroads Real Estate
2022 Henry County REMC
2023 Selah Salon & Spa
Service and Hospitality
2021 Jennifer Donoghue
2022 Tracy Klotz / The Shoe Sensation
2023 Karl Niles
Frontline Hero
2021 Deputy Jared Millikan
2022 Alex Millis - Henry County Dispatch
2023 Angela Cox - Henry County Health Department
Past Award Recipients
You may nominate for as many award categories as you wish. You may also nominate more than one person for each category. You may nominate yourself or your business.