Small Business Person of the Year Award Luncheon

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Join the Chamber on May 22 for our Small Business Person of the Year Award Luncheon, as we honor this year's award recipient and salute small businesses everywhere for their contributions to our economy and our community.


This year's Small Business Person of the Year Award will be awarded to Tom Hastings, president and founder of Computer Site Columbus, at the May 22 luncheon. The luncheon, held in the ballroom of The Worthington Inn, will begin at 11:30 a.m. and conclude at 1:15 p.m. Hastings will share with luncheon attendees some of the business philosophies and strategies that have led to
his success as a small business person.


The meal cost is $22 per member and $27 per non-member. Reservations must be received by May 19. To reserve your place, click REGISTER NOW on the screen at right, follow the prompts, then click SUBMIT. You will receive a confirmation e-mail when successfully registered.


Initiated in 1987, the Chamber’s Small Business Person of the Year Award Program is one of the ways our organization demonstrates its support for small businesses and recognizes those who are succeeding, have shown growth and are involved in the betterment of the Worthington community.


To be eligible for this award, candidates must be independently owned, have equity position in the company or be a locally owned franchise. They must have operated their business for at least three years and currently be located in the Chamber’s service area.Candidates must have 50 or fewer employees and have demonstrated community involvement. Those who are nominated must also show examples of successful solutions to business problems, have a reputation for personal integrity
and fair business practices, be financially strong and profitable and demonstrate management or product innovation.


Honorees are selected by a committee of past award recipients. Past recipients of the award, and their businesses at the time of the award, are:

Dwight Moody (1987), Moody’s Paper Store
Steve Potter (1988), Potter Builders, Inc.

Tom Hull, D.D.S. (1989), Dental Practice
Joe Mezera (1990), Mezera Company
Robert Vosler (1991), Vosler Company, CPAs
Raean M. Foust (1992), American Traditions
Richard Hunter (1993), Potter Lumber & Supply Co.
George Norris, D.V. M. (1994), Animal Hospital of Worthington
Phil Giessler (1995), Cam Taylor Co., Ltd.,Realtors

Charles Claibourne, D.D.S. (1996), Dental Practice
Steve Schnulo, O.D. (1997), Albright & Schnulo, Optometrists

Matt Anderson (1998), Anderson’s FrameDesign
Kathryn R. Paugh (1999), KRP Communications
Gloria Yonadi (2000), Kerbler’s Restaurant
Nicki Budin (2001), Curio Cabinet & Christmas Village (Deceased)
William Dawson (2002), NexTech Materials, Ltd.

Darla King (2003), King Business Interiors

Charlotte Van Steyn (2004), RE/MAX Premier Choice Realtors

Bryan Myers (2005), B&C Blacktop Sealing, Inc.

Mike Beck (2006), Think Painting

Bill Alsnauer (2007), State Farm Insurance & Financial Services/Bill Alsnauer Agency