Business of the Year
Presented annually to a business for its longevity in the community, positive impact on the local economy, contributions to the community's well being, their concern for the well being of its employees, and support of the chamber.
1982 - The Gerstenslager Company
1983 - The Financial Community
1984 - H. Freedlander Company
1985 - Rubbermaid Incorporated
1986 - The Wooster Brush Company
1987 - The College of Wooster
1988 - The Daily Record
1989 - William Annat Company
1990 - Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce
1991 - Wayne County National Bank
1992 - OARDC
1993 - Wayne Steel
1994 - LuK USA
1995 - Buehler's Food Market
1996 - Wooster Office Plus
1997 - The Gerstenslager Company
1998 - Signal Bank
1999 - Buckeye Container
2000 - Bogner Construction Company
2001 - Seaman Corporation
2002 - Wooster Glass Company
2003 - Akron Brass Company
2004 - Magni-Power Company
2005 - Critchfield, Critchfield & Johnston
2006 - United Titanium
2007 - Western Reserve Group
2008 - Wayne Savings Community Bank
2009 - D + S Distribution
2010 - Campbell Construction
2011 - Wooster Community Hospital
2012 - Sprenger Health Care Systems
2013 - Wayne Insurance Group
2014 - Frito Lay
2015 - Certified Angus Beef
2016 - Pallotta Ford Lincoln
2017 - Tekfor USA
2018 - Schaeffler
2019 - RBB
2020 - PRC - Saltillo
2021 - Wooster Community Hospital
2022 - The Commercial & Savings Bank
2023 - GOJO Industries
2024 Freeman Building Systems
Jack O'Donnell Award
Presented annually to an individual in memory of former Chamber President, Jack O'Donnell. In recognition of his or her contributions to the community through volunteerism, enthusiasm, and love for Wooster.
2000 - Jerri O'Donnell
2000 - Daryl Perrine
2001 - Bill Cross
2002 - Rev. Leroy Adams
2002 - Ron Holtman
2003 - Viola Startzman
2004 - Major Mary West
2005 - Dick Stull
2006 - Margo Broehl
2007 - Don Noble II
2008 - Chris Schmid
2009 - Gil Ning
2010 - Lynn Moomaw
2011 - Lud Huck
2012 - Mike Pallotta
2013 - Lydia Thompson
2014 - Peggy Schmitz
2015 - Robyn McClintock
2016 - Chad Boreman
2017 - Robert Gorman
2018 - Scott Allen
2019 - Bret Defibaugh
2020 - Alicia Wallace
2021 - Greg Tieche
2022 - Matthew Long
2023 - Robin Carlton
2024 - Ashley Hershberger
Mike Lezak Award
Presented annually to an individual in memory of former Chamber President, Mike Lezak. In recognition of his or her contributions as a Chamber volunteer by actively participating on committees and activities.
2008 - Debi Schneider-Howland
2009 - Al Chenevey
2010 - Ferenc Relle
2011 - Stephanie Campbell
2012 - Christy Hoffman
2013 - Jeff Smith
2014 - Stacy Rottman
2015 - Robin LaRue-Beasley
2016 - Trent Mullett
2017 - Rodd Welker
2018 - Ashley Hershberger
2019 - Fred Troyer
2020 - Mike Tepe
2021 - Vicky Puster
2022 - Dave Dietrich
2023 - Travis Mills
2024 - Andrew Guidetti
Board of Directors Award
Presented annually to an individual or company who has made significant contributions to the Chamber and Community throughout the years.
1996 - Performance Pontiac
1997 - Pajak, Darcy
1997 - Burnett, Deborah
1998 - Filippi, Mike
1998 - Packard, Ken
1998 - Ries, Steve
2000 - Rea & Associates
2000 - Baird, Jean
2001 - Main Street Wooster Inc./Sandra Hull
2001 - WEDC/Frank Beeson
2002 - J. Baker Building Company
2002 - The Daily Record
2003 - The City of Wooster
2003 - College of Wooster
2003 - Sprenger Health Care Centers
2004 - WCSCC
2004 - Pallotta Ford Lincoln Mercury
2005 - Long, Cook & Samsa
2006 - D + S Distribution
2006 - Murr Printing & Graphics
2007 - Clear Picture Inc.
2008 - Embarq
2009 - RE Miller Insurance Agency
2010 - PNC Bank
2011 - The Apple Creek Banking Company
2012 - MetroMedia Technologies
2013 - First National Bank
2014 - The University of Akron Wayne College
2015 - CenturyLink
2016 - The Commercial & Savings Bank
2017 - Wayne Savings Community Bank
2018 - MCTV
2019 - Wooster Glass Company
2020 - Dee Vaidya
2021 - Farmers National Bank
2022 - Adams Reichert Wealth Management Group
2023 - Critchfield, Critchfield & Johnston
2024 - Kitty Poo Club
Leadership Wooster Distinguished Alumni Award
Presented annually to a graduate of the Leadership Wooster program who exemplifies the essence of leadership. Selection criteria include leadership roles the nominee has held, organizations participated in, and significant contributions that have been made to enhance the quality of life in the Wooster Area.
2006 - Cindy Biggs
2007 - Jeff Griffin
2008 - Rodd Welker
2009 - Judy Delaney
2010 - Keith Cornelius
2011 - Mary Alice Streeter
2012 - John Veney
2013 - Mike O'Donnell
2014 - Dr. Alan Kiefer
2015 - Drs. Chad & Steph Bailey
2016 - John Crum
2017 - Scott Rotolo
2018 - Ron Nagy
2019 - Dr. Sharon Marcanthony
2020 - Armand Massary
2021 - Ben Maibach
2022 - Matt Fisher
2023 - Tricia Pycraft
2024 - Leo Miller
WorthyWorks Award
Presented annually to a local 501(c)3 not-for-profit in recognition of its long lasting commitment to the quality of life in the community and active contributions to the betterment of the community.
2011 - Every Woman's House
2012 - Goodwill Industries of Wayne & Holmes Counties
2013 - Quota International of Wooster
2014 - The Counseling Center of Wayne & Holmes County
2015 - Wayne County Humane Society
2016 - Wayne County Habitat for Humanity
2017 - Christian Children's Home of Ohio
2018 - Wayne County Children's Advocacy Center
2019 - Pregnancy Care Center of Wayne County
2020 - Wayne Metropolitan Housing Authority
2021 - NAMI Wayne and Holmes Counties
2022 - Forget-Me-Not Baskets
2023 - OHuddle Mentors
2024 - Joyful Cafe
Small Business of the Year
Presented annually to a small business for its longevity in the community, positive impact on the local economy, contributions to the community’s well being, their concern for the well being of its employees, and support of the Chamber.
1989 - Wayne County National Bank
1989 - FJ Designs
1990 - Prentke Romich Company
1991 - Perky’s World of Children
1992 - Ken Miller Supply
1993 - Performance Pontiac
1994 - Campbell Construction
1995 - Quailcrest Farms
1996 - Winning Image
1997 - Certified Angus Beef LLC
1998 - Home Heroes
1999 - Montana Products
2000 - Bowman Beverage
2000 - Buchwalter Greenhouse
2002 - Wooster Printing & Litho
2003 - Nu-Way Construction
2004 - Shisler’s Cheese House
2005 - McClintock Electric
2006 - Hartzler Family Dairy
2007 - Sign Design Wooster
2007 - College Hills Honda
2008 - Long, Cook, & Samsa
2008 - Nagy’s Collision Center
2009 - Albright Welding Supply Co., Inc.
2009 - Morrison Custom Welding
2010 - Sheer Professionals
2010 - Green Thumb Floral
2011 - Doylestown Telephone Company
2011 - Moreland Fruit Farm
2012 - Summit Wood Industries
2012 - ServiceMaster Professional Cleaning Services
2013 - Pizzazz Performance Wear
2013 - DC Curry Lumber Company
2014 - LetterGraphics
2014 - Wooster Orthopaedics
2015 - Coccia House
2015 - Weaver Custom Homes
2016 - Lerch’s Donuts
2016 - The Wooster Inn
2017 - Broehl Law Office, LLC
2017 - Pine Tree Barn
2018 - Canaan Meats
2018 - Friendly Wholesale Co.
2019 - M.W. Robinson Company
2019 - Tignor’s Hometown Hardware
2021 - Broken Rocks Café and Bakery
2021 - Ray Crow Cleaners
2022 - Walnut Street Gallery
2022 - The City Square Steakhouse
2023 - Acres of Fun
2023- Everything Surplus
2024 - JAFB Wooster Brewery
2024 - Smetzer’s Tire Center