Annual Awards Gala 2025

The Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 23rd Annual Awards Gala on Thursday May 8, 2025. We invite you to join us and enjoy this elegant evening where we will recognize area businesses and leaders for outstanding accomplishments.

Our theme this year is The Wonderland Gala, where Alice’s journey reflects the challenges businesses face—choosing the right path, staying focused on their vision, distinguishing between the impassable and the impossible, and moving at double speed to stay ahead. This theme inspires leaders to embrace creativity, adapt quickly to change, challenge the status quo, and think beyond traditional limits to achieve success.
Cheers!🥂

The evening will begin at 5:30 pm.  Dinner begins at 6:00 pm. 
Following dinner, the 2025 Awards will be presented.

Emcee:

Matthew Childers
Executive Director, Allen Lima Leadership, and
Director of Tier Membership & New Business Development
Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce

Keynote Speakers:

Ms. Ann Welly, President, All Service Glass
Mr. Eric Wiechart, former President, All Service Glass, and
Business and Leadership Coach, Aileron

The 2025 Chamber Award finalists are: 

Young Leader of the Year Award - Sponsored by Mercy Health
coming soon!

Emerging Business of the Year Award - Sponsored by State Bank
coming soon!

Woman-Owned Business of the Year Award - Sponsored by Huntington National Bank
coming soon!

Non-Profit Agency of the Year Award - Sponsored by Cenovus Lima Refinery
coming soon!

ATHENA Award - Sponsored by coming soon!
coming soon!

Small Business of the Year Award - Sponsored by Citizens National Bank
coming soon!

Above and Beyond Award - Sponsored by Tomorrow's Technology Today
coming soon!