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The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the award recipients and business nominees line-up for the 2024 Chamber Awards Gala.
2024 Award Recipients
“Dick Kitchin” Volunteers of the Year
Jody Butts
Sara Lewis
Shelby County Community Lifetime Achievement
Mike Dooley
John A. Hartnett, Sr. Business Person
Dr. Phil Batton – Today’s Dental Care
Face of Shelby County (Customer Service)
Debra Tracy – Shelby County Development Corporation
Golden Apple Outstanding Educator
John Corn – Morristown Elementary
Outstanding Citizen
Debbie Stafford
Beau Browning Maverick Award (Under 40)
Jordan Caldwell
Rising Star Award
Renee Aldridge
Pay It Forward
Tom DeBaun
Business Nominees
Business of the Year
C-Tech Corporation, Inc.
Seniors Helping Seniors
Sherri’s Heavenly Balloons
Non-Profit Champion
Boys & Girls Club of Shelby County
Canine Castaways Rescue, Inc.
Shelby County United Fund for You (SCUFFY)
The Hospitality Award has been rebranded to be called the Face of Shelby County award to honor an individual providing exemplary customer service and the Rising Star award has been added to honor an individual from Shelby County, age 18 or under, who inspires others through acts of compassion and selfless giving.
“Every year we look forward to honoring the best of Shelby County at the Chamber Awards Gala,” said Shelby County Chamber Board President Joshua Georgen. “From small to large businesses, from young entrepreneurs to lifetime citizens, the nominations this year were outstanding—definitely made me proud to be a part of this county.”
Join the Chamber on February 29 at Horseshoe Indianapolis Racing & Casino for a night of celebration. Tickets are now on sale for $55 per person, $550 for a table of 10. Tickets are available at www.shelbychamber.net or by calling the Chamber at (317) 398-6647.
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