Small Business Person of the Year Award Luncheon - 2009

Join the Chamber on May 21 for our Small Business Person of the Year Award Luncheon, as we honor this year's award recipient, Bill Owens, 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 Bill Owens, Owens Construction Contracting Co., at the May 21 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. Bill will share with luncheon attendees some of the business philosophies and strategies that have led to success as a small business person.


The meal cost is $22 per member and $30 per non-member. Reservations must be received by May 18. 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



Tom Hastings (2008), Computer Site Columbus