Tickets on Sale Today for 26th Annual Chamber Awards of Excellence Celebration

The Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce will host its 26th Annual Awards of Excellence celebration on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, starting at 5 p.m. at the WYO Theater, 42 S. Main St. in Sheridan.

The Chamber will recognize all of the nominees and announce the recipients in four awards categories: Community Champion, Strength of Sheridan, Business of the Year and Business Person(s) of the Year.

A reception with heavy hors d’oeuvres and refreshments provided by the Chamber and a cash bar provided by the WYO Theater will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. with the ceremony following.

Tickets for the event will be available starting today, Jan. 31, at noon. Tickets are $65 for adults, $35 for ages 12-18 and free for those under 12. Packages of five adult tickets are available for $275. Tickets are required for all levels, including free. Tickets may be purchased at the WYO Theater Box Office or online at www.wyotheater.com.

The four award categories and nominees are as follows:

Community Champion Award

This award honors a Chamber member individual, business or organization that has made a significant impact in Sheridan County. Understanding that a community thrives when those in it invest and contribute to its success, the nominees demonstrate vision, ambition and drive to address needs in the community and strive for the betterment of the local area.

Community Champion Award Nominees:
Dave Kinskey
Kim Love
Marlin Norling
NTEC – Spring Creek Mine
Sheridan Police Department

Strength of Sheridan

This award honors a Chamber member business or organization that has a distinguished tenure of 20 or more years in the community. This business or organization demonstrates consistent service, continually invests in the community, meets challenges with innovative solutions and demonstrates sustained quality performance. 

Strength of Sheridan Award Nominees:
CENTURY 21 BHJ Realty, Inc.
Dick Anderson Construction
Hospital Pharmacy
Kendrick Golf Course
Sheridan County Public Library System

Business of the Year

This award honors a Chamber member business that positively impacts the economic health of the Sheridan area through exceptional business practices, customer service and innovation. This business shows steady growth and consistent strong performance, excels in community relations, practices exemplary business conduct, responds positively to adversity and shows proven business achievement.

Business of the Year Nominees:
Core Physical Therapy
D.B. Smart Homes & Security
Fly Shop of the Bighorns
Fremont Toyota of Sheridan
Rocky Mountain Discount Sports

Business Person(s) of the Year

This award honors a Chamber member business person who shows outstanding business acumen and strong leadership in business and community efforts. This person is a champion for economic development, strives to exceed customer expectations, delivers industry leading standards of service and quality and exhibits innovation in business development.

Business Person(s) of the Year Nominees:
Becky Cooper, Kennon
Megan & Chris Crow, MC2 Collaborative and MC2 Real Estate and Land Company
Jeff Garrelts, Craftco
Irving Robinson, M.D., Sugarland Walk-In Clinic
Larry Storo, Jr., McDonalds

The nominees were named by the Chamber’s Board of Directors, and the recipients were selected by the Chamber membership via online vote.

Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, call the Chamber at (307) 672-2485.