Finalists for Washington County Business Awards Named
Event set for Feb. 24 in the Hager Hall Grand Ballroom
The finalists have been named for the eleventh annual Washington County Business Awards, which will be held Wednesday, February 24th at the Hager Hall Grand Ballroom in Hagerstown, Maryland.
The black-tie optional event will begin with a cocktail reception at 5:00 p.m. followed by a banquet dinner at 6:00 p.m. After dinner, NBC 25’s Pieter Bickford will emcee the awards ceremony.
Following the awards ceremony, comedic hypnotist Dr. Jon Taylor will entertain the audience by hypnotizing local celebrities. Dr. Jon Taylor entertains audiences from 30 to 30,000 people or more with a clean and fun hypnosis show that is high-energy and upscale. A certified hypnotist, hypnotherapist and minister, Dr.Jon makes people laugh without compromising anyone’s dignity. Comedy hypnosis is one of Dr. Jon M. Taylor’s greatest passions, but it came after a journey of amazing achievements that has made him not only a compassionate speaker and teacher, but also someone who can create a fun, safe atmosphere where everyone feels valued.
The event is co-hosted by the Hagerstown-Washington County Chamber of Commerce and the Hagerstown-Washington County Economic Development Commission. Top business and community leaders in Washington County, with special guests from state and federal governments, will be in attendance.
Invitations were mailed. In addition, the public is invited to attend through pre-registration. Visit www.hagerstown.org or contact the Chamber of Commerce at 301-739-2015, ext. 100, or by e-mail at chamber@hagerstown.org. The reception, dinner, awards ceremony, and entertainment costs $45 per person. Tables of 10 are available for $450.
The award finalists, selected from a pool of nearly 100 nominees, are listed below in alphabetical order:
At Your Service
Awarded to a Washington County retail or service business for undertaking actions that generate customer loyalty and satisfaction.
· Homewood Suites by Hilton
· Leiter’s Fine Catering
· University of Maryland Extension, Washington County
Going Green
Awarded to a Washington County business that has integrated specific “Green” initiatives into its products or service offerings and/or operating practices and procedures.
· Cookies Catering
· Hub Labels, Inc.
· Volvo Powertrain North America
Impact
Awarded to a Washington County Business that has demonstrated product or service quality, innovation, strong community involvement, high standards in business practice, commitment to Washington County and the community and that has established a successful business in Washington County.
· 2nd Floor
· Sierra Nevada Corporation
· Susquehanna Bank
Nonprofit Impact
Recognizes and honors a local 501c3 organization that improves the lives of those it serves. The recipient receives an unrestricted grant of $1,000, made possible by the Community Foundation of Washington County, MD. Eligible companies must be recognized by the IRS as a 501c3 organization and staff an office in Washington County.
· Boys & Girls Clubs of Washington County
· Community Free Clinic
· Ravenwood Lutheran Village
Small Business
Awarded to a Washington County business with fewer than 25 employees that has increased employment and/or production and/or introduced an innovative product or service.
· Centra Bank
· Palmyra Farm Cheese LLC
· Specialized Communications Corp.
Washington County Business Person of the Year
Awarded to a Washington County business person who has demonstrated excellence in business, enhanced the image of the business community and/or has provided superior service to business and the community as a whole.
· Donald Hoffman
· Andrew Sargent
· Gregory Snook
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2/2/2010
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