MANSFIELD – The Richland Community Development Group announced seven recipients for its Economic Excellence Awards on Wednesday, Jan. 17. The awards will be handed out at the Chamber & RCDG annual meeting & dinner on Thursday, Jan. 25.
The award recipients are listed below.
Business Excellence Award – Avita Health System
This award is given to a business that has experienced strong growth, capital investment, product development and civic involvement.
Distinguished Performance Award – Rick Taylor
This award is given to someone who lives the RCDG mission to “improve the economic vitality of Richland County”, has demonstrated leadership and aided in the growth of the local economy.
Economic Impact Award – Mansfield Reformatory Preservation Society
This award is given to a public sector or non-profit entity for their effort in supporting economic development in Richland County.
Investing in our Future Award – Jeff DeVito
This award is given to a person or program that has significantly contributed to preparing the workforce of the future.
Additionally, the Richland Young Professionals will be handing out two awards to three recipients.
RYP Entrepreneurial Spirit Award – Courtney Cline of Design by Cline and Danny L. Brown, Sr. of Brown’s Cuts & Styles
This award is given to a local business that either started or reinvented itself in the last 24 months, led or owned by a young professional (21 to 40 years of age).
RYP Community Hero Award – Toris Phinnessee, Jr.
This award is given to an individual, organization or business that is fully committed to serving the community thereby spurring economic growth and development.
In addition to the RCDG Economic Excellence Awards, the Chamber will also be announcing the ATHENA Award winner and recognizing several other local people.
The ATHENA Leadership Award, sponsored by Richland Bank, is one that is given out nationally and internationally. It’s a well-known achievement which highlights a woman living in north central Ohio who is honored for professional excellence, community service and for actively assisting women in their attainment of professional excellence and leadership skills.
The dinner will be held on Thursday, Jan. 25 at the Kehoe Center in Shelby. A cocktail hour kicks off at 5:30 p.m., and dinner, which is being catered by Ed Pickens Café on Main, will be served at 6:30 p.m.
The early bird ticket price of $45 has been extended through Friday, Jan. 19. Call the Chamber office at 419-522-3211 or visit its website at www.RichlandAreaChamber.com to make a reservation.
