Beauty Artistry Academy. Photo courtesy Clermont Chamber of Commerce.
Ed Humphrey. Photo courtesy Clermont Chamber of Commerce.
Harry Snyder. Photo courtesy Clermont Chamber of Commerce.
TruCraft Roofing. Photo courtesy Clermont Chamber of Commerce.
Cathy Humphries and Anne Robinson. Photo courtesy Clermont Chamber of Commerce.
Leah Mendenhall. Photo courtesy Clermont Chamber of Commerce.
Jungle Jim’s International Market Eastgate. Photo courtesy Clermont Chamber of Commerce.
The Clermont Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Ohio Small Business Development Center, proudly announces the winners of the prestigious Business Excellence Awards, presented by Duke Energy. These awards recognize the outstanding achievements of individuals and businesses that contribute to Clermont County’s vibrant economy and strong community spirit.
The winners will be celebrated at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting dinner on Feb. 13, 2025, at the Holiday Inn & Suites Eastgate.
The Edward J. Parish Pacesetter Award recognizes Harry Snyder, President/CEO of Great Oaks Career Campuses, as an individual who has contributed to the economic vitality of Clermont County, who has a genuine concern for the welfare of Clermont County and its residents, and who has exhibited outstanding character, citizenship, and leadership.
The Martha Dorsey Pacesetter Award recognizes former Clermont County Commissioner Ed Humphrey as a public servant (elected or non-elected) who has genuine concern for the welfare of Clermont County and has demonstrated outstanding leadership, character, and citizenship.
Business Woman of the Year Award recognizes Leah Mendenhall, co-owner and founder of Anchor Fitness, as a woman who excels by promoting professional excellence for women, being an outstanding personal or business leader and who participates in community, civic, or other charitable organizations.
Business Excellence Award recognizes Jungle Jim’s International Market Eastgate as a business which, in a given year, has made a significant contribution to the overall good of the community through relevance, resilience and sustainability.
Emerging Business of the Year Award recognizes Beauty Artistry Academy as a business for leveraging leadership and an entrepreneurial spirit that is positioned for substantial growth.
Small Business Development Center Excellence Award recognizes TruCraft Roofing as a business and Small Business Development Center client that has made a significant contribution to the overall good of the community through relevance, resilience, and sustainability.
Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes Anne Robinson, Visitor Services Manager at Cincinnati Nature Center,and Cathy Humphries, Director of Sales & Events at The Landing Event Center, for their valuable and selfless commitment to innovation, dedication, building awareness, and enhancement of the efficiency of the Clermont Chamber of Commerce as co-chairs of the Chamber Foundation’s Golf for Kids committee.
Editor’s note: This news release has been edited for space.