Washington Chamber of Commerce
Main Street Washington
WEDG
City of Washington
2024/03/25 17:00:00
Cheers to Your Success!
The Greater Washington Annual Dinner was held on March 25th, 2024 to highlight area businesses for their growth & success in Washington County.
This event is brought to you by the Greater Washington Business Partnership, which includes the Washington Chamber of Commerce, Main Street Washington and Washington Economic Development Group (WEDG). Thank you to Riverside Casino & Golf Resort for being our host and presenting sponsor, to Goldfinch Solar Project for being the Banquet Sponsor and to Washington County Hospital and Clinics for sponsoring our speaker, Matt Vandeberg!
2023 Washington Chamber of Commerce Award Winners:
Business of the Year:
Farm & Home Mutual
Citizen of the Year:
Karisa Mellinger, Mama Llama’s Barn
2022 Main Street Washington Award Winners:
Volunteer of the year:
Dawn Schindler, Self-Employed Bookkeeper
Dawn has served as the Main Street Washington bookkeeper since 2010 but is often involved in much more than just making sure they’re on top of the books. Last year in particular, Dawn stepped up as their fearless leader between executive director tenures and dedicated her free time as a volunteer to ensure that Main Street could continue in what turned out to be a few tumultuous months. Between serving on the hiring committee to find our next director to co-leading the Lights of Love Memorial Tree’s Campaign with Illa Earnest, Dawn worked tirelessly to advance the efforts of Main Street. Without Dawn’s endless efforts last year, Main Street would not be the same as it is today.
2022 Washington Economic Development Group Award Winners:
Harvey Holden Special Service Award:
Since 1998, the Washington Economic Development Group has awarded the Harvey Holden Outstanding Service Award. The award is named for Harvey Holden. Mr. Holden retired in 1998 from the City of Washington after several terms as Mayor, and several prior terms on the Washington City Council. He was a farmer and businessman. He served on the board of directors of several businesses and non-profit organizations. He was passionate about Washington, dedicated to service and doing his best for this community.
RenElla Crawford of HACAP was awarded the Harvey Holden award for working closely with private individuals, businesses, and the health care sectors to address the needs of our communities. She has played an important and unique role in mitigating the economic consequences of late. Crawford has worked tirelessly, especially in the past few years, to keep Washington County residents safe and housed in a rapidly changing housing shortage and inflationary environment. She went above and beyond in establishing housing and food for those in need while volunteering on countless boards and committees.
Harvey Holden Special Service Award:
