HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The 2023 Hutch Chamber Awards Night was Thursday.
EAGLE Media & Heartland Credit Union were the presenting sponsors for the event.
EAGLE Media Sports Director Glen Grunwald was the Master of Ceremonies.
Winners were announced for the following awards:
RISING STAR AWARD
Winner: Janeishka Venegas-Peoples Bank and Trust
This award recognizes a young individual under the age of 35 who has distinguished themselves as a leader and role model in our community.
Presented by: Sleep Shoppe & Furniture Gallery
MINORITY/WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS AWARD
Winner: Anchor Inn-Antonio and Rachel Flores, Greg and Trish Flores
This award recognizes a minority or woman-owned, small business that has attained outstanding business achievement and made significant contributions to the local community.
Presented by: Allen Samuels Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
LEGACY AWARD
Winner: DCI-Data Center, Inc. Sara Fankhauser
This award recognizes an individual or business that has made a decades-long contribution to Reno County.
Presented by: Midway Motors of Hutchinson
VETERAN-OWNED/SUPPORTING BUSINESS AWARD
Winner: Roger Chaffin-Chaffin Electric
This award recognizes a business in our community that is owned by a veteran or supports veterans in a meaningful way.
Presented by: ONEOK
Small Business of the Year - presented by Chamber Small Business Sponsors
Winner: The Traveling Bowl-Gina Emel
Ambassador of the Year - Presented by ONEOK
Winner: Rachelle Fideldy
CLICK HERE to download the Hutch Post mobile app.
CLICK HERE to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.