Annual Business Awards
The Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce recognizes businesses, organizations and individuals with awards during its Annual Celebration event every spring. Click here to nominate a business for 2020.
2019 Award Recipients
Business of the Year: Pagliai's
Restaurant of the Year: Solera
Service Business of the Year: Smith Funeral Home
Entrepreneur of the Year: Kevin McAlexander
Community Betterment Award: The Stew Art Studios
Volunteer of the Year: Central Park Holiday Committee led by Jennifer McAlexander and comprised of Michelle Butler, Daniel Clements, Gailanne Dill, Jill Hollingsworth, Kevin McAlexander, Kerri Olson, Dodi & Dennis Reilly & Jim White
One To Watch Awards:
- Cheryl Juhl, Hair of the Dog Salon
- Bill Kostow, Lincoln Savings Bank & Community Youth Volunteer
- Susan Schmidt, Suzi's Boutique
- Katy Wells, Double You Marketing
20 Under 40 Awards:
- Amy Sebring, Brownell's
- Andy Molison, Grin City Bakery
- Ashley Schaefer, Grinnell College
- Chelsey Kolpin, Grinnell-Newburg School District
- Clay Harrold, Grinnell-Newburg School District
- Clinton Follette, Charnetski, Lacina & Clower
- Daniel Rodrigues, TL Baker & Company
- Dave Arsenault Jr., Grinnell College
- Erin Bustin, Grinnell Children's Choir & United Church of Christ
- Felicity Meads, Ramsey-Weeks
- Jared Tokle, Key Cooperative
- Jason Carberry, Grinnell State Bank & Sips Coffee Company
- Jason Inskeep, Peace Tree Brewing Company
- Jessica Dawson, Re/Max Partners Realty
- Josh Ellis, Grinnell-Newburg School District
- Julie Smith, Unity Point Health - Grinnell Regional Medical Center & AnnaKayte's Boutique
- Keira Wilson, Grinnell College
- Matt Blankenfeld, West Side Family Restaurant
- Nikki Laug, Grinnell Connected
- Zach Weiderspon, Unity Point Health - Grinnell Regional Medical Center
