OACDG Seeks Award Nominations
From left to right – 2014 Business Person of the Year – John Stearns, Industry of the Year – Oskaloosa Foods, Service Business of The Year – TD&T CPA’s and Advisors
Oskaloosa Area Chamber & Development Group will again be presenting several civic awards at their annual meeting to be held Thurs., May 14 at The Peppertree. Chamber members and area residents are urged to submit their nominations for these awards. The categories are as follows:
Retail/Service Business of the Year –The most outstanding retail/service business in the Mahaska community during this past fiscal year must be in business for minimum of two years, demonstrate success, with evidence of commitment and contribution to the community.
Industry of the Year – The most outstanding industry in the Mahaska community during the year will have a stable employment history, will have been in business for minimum of two years, showing evidence of commitment and contribution to the community and a commitment to sound management practices.
Business Person of the Year – This individual will have demonstrated those qualities which have distinguished him/her in business: proven commitment and contribution to the community, a commitment to ethical business practices, recognized within their profession, a Mahaska County resident, a history of success in their business.
Citizen of the Year – This individual will have demonstrated outstanding involvement in and support of his/her community over an extended period of time.
Community Improvement Award – This commercial or industrial property will have made improvements which enhance the appearance and /or economic vitality of the Mahaska community through new development or through the redevelopment of an existing property.
Educator of the Year – This individual from a Mahaska County school will display a true passion and devotion to the betterment of students.
Student of the Year–This individual will be a graduating senior or college student from a school in Mahaska County who is well-rounded and displays exemplary leadership and service for the betterment of Mahaska County.
Student Employee of the Year–This individual will be a student employee from a business in Mahaska County who is well-rounded and displays exemplary leadership and service for the betterment of Mahaska County.
