"Simply the Best" was the theme for the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce as it celebrated a special night with the Chamber Awards Gala.

 

About 250 people attended the event that had been on hold during the pandemic.  It was held at Horseshoe of Indianapolis Racing & Casino Friday.

 

Among the honorees:

 

"Dick Kitchin" Volunteer of the Year, Amy Larrison

 

 

Shelby County Community Lifetime Achievement, Peter Deprez

 

 

 

John A Hartnett Sr. Business Person of the Year, Angie Steineker

 

 

 

Golden Pineapple Customer Service, Deborah Potter

 

 

 

Golden Pineapple Outstanding Educator, Annette Creed

 

 

 

Outstanding Citizen of the Year, Noah Henderson

 

 

 

Three nominees were named for the award of Non-Profit Champion:  Court and Child Advocacy Group (CASA), Indiana Federation of Business & Professional Women of Shelbyville and Rotary Club of Shelbyville.

 

Non-Profit Champion, CASA

 

 

 

Three nominees were named for the award of Small Business Champion: Cossairt Florist & Greenhouse, McNeely Law and Sharp Trophies by Mack.

 

Small Business Champion, Cossairt Florist & Greenhouse

 

 

 

Three nominees were named for the award of Large Business Champion:  Brazeway, Major Health Partners, Penske Logistics

 

Large Business Champion, Major Health Partners