Annually the Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce awards local business professionals and businesses with Banquet Awards presented by Halladay Subaru. Finalists will be celebrated on Friday, March 15th and winners will be announced. The event starts at 5:30 p.m. at Little America Hotel & Resort. All are welcome to attend and can register at www.cheyennechamber.org.
Nominations were collected throughout the month of January and submitted by the public. The Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce Business Council then selected finalists for each category to be celebrated for their achievements in the community.
With an abundant of nominations submitted, the following businesses and professionals were named finalists for this year's Chamber Annual Banquet Awards presented by Halladay Subaru.
CHAMBER SPIRIT: Chamber Spirit Award Finalists are individuals that are highly engaged in the Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce and our community. They demonstrate leadership and are strong ambassadors of the business community.
Jena Horsley, Spectrum Reach
Dennis Humphrey, Capitol Roofing, Inc.
Denise Newell, Central Bank & Trust
Linda Weppner, Century 21 Bell Real Estate
Tracy Wilson, Century 21 Bell Real Estate
EMERGING LEADER: Nominees are highly ambitious young professionals who are instrumental in the Cheyenne community, the Chamber and other community organizations. Young professionals must be 35 and under.
Tate Bauman, 307 Hospitality
Kirsten Malm, First American Title
Jess Ryan, The Compass Wealth Group
COMMUNITY SERVICE: The Community Service Award Finalists are businesses that make a difference through outstanding initiatives and contributions. They kindheartedly put others first, and are businesses who support charitable organizations.
Christine Kronz Photographer, LLC
Spradley Barr Motors
Western Vista Credit Union
NON-PROFIT: Non-profit of the Year Award Finalists are businesses that make a difference through outstanding initiatives and contributions, kindheartedly put others first, and must be classified as a non-profit.
Boys & Girls Club of Cheyenne
Cheyenne Little Theatre Players
Coats for Kids
K9s 4 Mobility
LARGE BUSINESS: The Large Business Finalists have made a great impact on the Cheyenne area with their specialized services and are engaged in the Cheyenne Community.
Mechanical Systems, Inc.
5R Construction
West Edge Collective
SMALL BUSINESS: The Small Business Award Finalists exemplify a strong entrepreneurial spirit and provide a unique culture for our community. (Business cannot exceed a total of 10 employees).
Central Cafe
Livin' Well Family Chiropractic
Pouppirt Architects
Additionally, the evening of the Annual Banquet the Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors takes a moment to recognize community greatness with the following awards.
BUSINESS ADVOCATE AWARD:
Community leaders who go above and beyond to create a business friendly environment for our community is recognized.
COMMITTEE OF THE YEAR: The Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce is comprised of business professionals who volunteer their time, talents and support. Annual the Board of Directors recognizes a committee which is doing an outstanding job of championing this mission of the Chamber.
PERSON OF THE YEAR: Person of the year is the final award which will not be formally announced until the evening of the Annual Banquet Awards. This is the highest honor bestowed by the Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce.
Celebrate the accomplishments of Cheyenne business, because they are the backbone of our economy. Join the Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce in acknowledging greatness, Friday, March 15th at 5:30 p.m. at Little America Hotel & Resort!