The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce held its 110th Annual Meeting and Community Awards presented by: Old National Bank on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at the Monroe Convention Center.

This meeting provides an exclusive year-in-review, highlighting our combined triumphs, showcasing noteworthy member achievements, and offering a comprehensive insight into the future direction of The Chamber. This opportunity allows you to be in sync with our strategic vision, positioning you to better leverage the Chamber's resources in the upcoming year. Attendees also heard from the keynote speaker, last year's Lifetime Achievement Award Winner, Jeff Baldwin.

The Annual Meeting & Community Awards is the platform where we honor our members who have significantly contributed to our shared success. Those nominated for a variety of prestigious awards are given the limelight they deserve. These esteemed members are profiled in special video interviews, sharing insights into their businesses and organizations. Witnessing their journeys first-hand offers an opportunity for learning, inspiration, and networking – a chance to forge stronger relationships and understand successful business strategies.​

The Chamber recognized several honorees during the awards portion of the event. The 2025 Community Award award winners included:

​Chamber Ambassador of the Year – Sandra McGow, Bell Trace Senior Living Community 
Chamber Ambassador Chair – Terri Horne, Callie & Company Entertainment
Best of the Best – Morgenstern Books
New Business of the Year – Heartwork Brewing Company
Business of the Year Award – Stonecroft Health Campus
Community Anchor Award – Master Rental
4 Under 40 – Anne Lloyd (Indiana University), Jordan Davis (The Chocolate Moose), Melanie Vehslage (Youth Services Bureau), and Sydney Zulich (Bloom Magazine)  
Outstanding Educators - Kristina Cowden (Edgewood Intermediate School), Angie Evans (Academy of Science and Entrepreneurship), Dee Minnick (Edgewood Primary School), Ashley Sotomayor (Summit Elementary School)  
Lifetime Achievement Award – Cary Curry, Curry Auto Center

The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce held its 109th Annual Meeting and Community Awards presented by: Old National Bank on Thursday, September 26, 2024 at the Monroe Convention Center.

The Chamber recognized several honorees during the awards portion of the event. The 2024 Community Award award winners included:

​Chamber Ambassador of the Year – Terri Horne, Callie & Company Entertainment
Chamber Ambassador Chair – Sandra McGow, Bell Trace Senior Living Community
Best of the Best – Hurlow Wealth Management Group
New Business of the Year – Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance - The Barrett Agency
Business of the Year Award – Weddle Brothers Construction Companies
Community Anchor Award – Constellation Stage & Screen
4 Under 40 – Cortnie Jamison, Village Caregiving; Kate Kamel, Boston Scientific; Rish Naran, Andy Mohr Honda/Hyundai; and Michael Waterford, Ivy Tech Community College
Outstanding Educators - Tyler Abel, Summit Elementary School; Marcus Debro, Bloomington HS North; Molly Giddens, Batchelor Middle School; and Lindsey Owens, Edgewood Primary School
Lifetime Achievement Award – Jeff Baldwin, Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington

The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce held its 106th Annual Meeting and Community Awards this afternoon. This year the Chamber used a hybrid model for the celebration, with sponsors, board members, and award recipients attending in-person at the Monroe County Convention Center and Chamber members participating virtually. 

The Chamber recognized several honorees during the awards portion of the event. The 2021 Community Award honorees included:
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New Business of the Year – Switchyard Brewing Company
Lloyd Olcott Community Service Award – Bethany Penrod, Middle Way House
Success School Golden Key Award – Jerry Hays, Owen County State Bank
Nancy Howard Diversity Award – Big Brothers Big Sisters South Central Indiana
Community Anchor Award – Downtown Bloomington, Inc.
Morgan Hutton Visionary Award – Jane Kupersmith, City of Bloomington
Diane Breeden-Lee Catalyst Award – Emily Pike, New Hope for Families
Lifetime Achievement Award – Melanie Walker, TASUS and Mick Renneisen, City of Bloomington
Chamber Ambassador of the Year – Pamela Boswell-Dike

​The Chamber would like to extend a special thank you to the event and table sponsors of the Annual Meeting. Event sponsors included Cook Group, Indiana University – Government Relations and Economic Engagement, IU Health Bloomington, Markey’s Rental & Staging, Duke Energy, German American Bank, The Herald Times, BKD CPA’s & Advisors, Bloomington Health Foundation, Building Associates, Inc., Bunger & Robertson, Cassady Electrical Contractors, The City of Bloomington, Hoosier Energy, IU Credit Union, Nature’s Way, the Monroe County YMCA, Baxter BioPharma Solutions, Bill C. Brown Associates, Bloomington Economic Development Corporation, Blue & Co., CFC Properties, Choice Realty, Community Foundation, F.C. Tucker/Bloomington Realtors, First Financial Bank, Hurlow Wealth Management, ISU/The May Agency, Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington, Mallor Grodner, Owen County State Bank, Peoples State Bank, ProBleu, RE/MAX Acclaimed Properties, and Smithville.
 
The Chamber would also like to recognize Elite and Chairman members, who have chosen to invest further in the Chamber: Cook Group, IU Credit Union, IU Health Bloomington, Catalent Biologics, First Financial Bank, Indiana University – Government Relations and Economic Engagement, and Old National Bank.

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