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Kent Chamber gives out Business Leadership Excellence Awards | Slide Show

Published 10:12 am Wednesday, May 18, 2011

The Kent Chamber of Commerce honored nine individuals and businesses at the Business Leadership Excellence Awards April 30 at the ShoWare Center.
The Kent Chamber of Commerce honored nine individuals and businesses at the Business Leadership Excellence Awards April 30 at the ShoWare Center.

Nine individuals or businesses were honored as winners of the annual Business Leadership Excellence Awards by the Kent Chamber of Commerce.

The awards are given to recognize and applaud the exceptional leadership, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit that member companies and their employees embody and share with the Chamber and the community.

The following award winners were announced at the President’s Banquet April 30 at the ShoWare Center:

Ambassador of the Year – John Schneider of Edward Jones

Best Practices – Smith Brothers Farms

Company Citizenship Award – Kent Station

Educator of the Year – Kent Community Foundation

Economic Engine – Oberto Sausage Company

Government Employee of the Year – Steve Strachan

Innovator of the Year – (tie) Kent Station Family Dentistry and World CNG

President’s Award – Jim Berrios of Golden Steer Steak & Rib House

Robert E. Lee Award – Charlotte Nitschke of Community Magazine Shopper

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