PROVIDING NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
Honoring Amazing Work of Businesses and Individuals at the 102nd Annual Excellence in Business Awards Ceremony O n December 2, 2021, The Chamber of Medford & Jackson County honored the accomplishments and contributions of local business leaders and
organizations throughout Southern Oregon. Celebration was the theme of the evening, starting from the first introduction by emcee Alicia Rubin with KDRV Newswatch 12, to the speech from the last honoree. Several awards were given throughout the night, with each recipient addressing the audience and their fellow community members. Each honoree shared inspirational words which remained with people long after the ceremony ended. Below are the winners from each category: New Member of the Year Award A member who has joined the organization within the last three years and become an active participant in Chamber activities and functions, whose participation has allowed that individual to rise above the crowd and embody the virtues the Chamber seeks to embrace. Winner: Ellie George, Home Quest Realty Outstanding Corporate Citizen Chamber members that have engaged in projects that significantly promote employee development and who have enhanced the quality of life in the communities they serve. For-Profit: Harry & David Not-For-Profit: Northwest Seasonal Workers Association Business Excellence Awards Given to Chamber member businesses that have achieved excellence through outstanding service, leadership and community commitment. Large: Lowe’s Medium: Rogue Regency Small: Blue Phoenix Branding Retailer of the Year A member with a record of dependability, success, exceptional customer service, outstanding community service and leadership. Winner: Grange Co-op
Special Recognitions A special award that is not given out every year. It recognizes remarkable people or groups in the community. Winners: Southern Oregon law enforcement (received by Sheriff Nathan Sickler); Southern Oregon firefighters (received by Chief Charles Hanley); and local healthcare workers (received by Amanda Kotler, Vice President of Nursing at Asante) Each recipient was grateful for their award, and their words of gratitude touched the hearts of everyone in the room. Sheriff Nathan Sickler and Chief Hanley recalled the day of the Almeda Fire and how it taxed their people mentally, physically and emotionally. But they also remembered how thankful the community was that day — and continues to be. Vice President Kotler accepted her award by video on behalf of all the local nurses. Still in the throes of the pandemic, she described how difficult the past couple of years have been on healthcare workers. But despite being surrounded by so much sickness and loss, Ms. Kotler said the appreciation and support of the community has been invaluable. Medford Chamber President & CEO Eli Matthews addresses the crowd at the 102nd Annual Excellence in Business Awards ceremony.
28
The Business Review | December 2021
Made with FlippingBook - professional solution for displaying marketing and sales documents online