• PACC Annual Awards Celebration

  • 2024 PACC Annual Awards & ATHENA Celebration

    Presented by OhioHealth and Competitive Edge HR

                           

    The most anticipated Chamber event of the year, this celebration highlights the successes of our businesses, organizations, and leaders with the presentation of the the Pickerington Area Chamber Business Awards: Rising Star, Business Diversity, Nonprofit of the Year, and Business of the Year, as well as the Pickerington Area Chamber ATHENA Awards: ATHENA Leadership and Emerging ATHENA awards. Join us as we raise a glass to the companies, organizations, members, and volunteers who partner with us to be the voice of business, create jobs, mentor the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs, and help our members thrive! Learn more about the event!

  • Diversity Champion Award

    The Diversity Champion Award acknowledges the exceptional efforts of area businesses/organizations/institutions whose visible efforts foster greater appreciation, advancement and celebration of diversity and inclusiveness in the Pickerington/Violet Township community. The nominee must be a member in good standing of the Pickerington Area Chamber. 

    2024 Winner

    Ohio University – Lancaster [Celebrate Women Conference]

    Award Sponsored by Pickerington Magazine

  • Rising Star Award

    The Rising Star Awards are given to businesses which have contributed to the economic vitality and demonstrated an unusual faith in the future business climate of the Pickerington Area.  The business must have operated for fewer than five years and be a member in good standing of the Pickerington Area Chamber. 

    2024 NOMINEES:
    Freedom Pharmacy

    MINDscapes

    Right At Home

    Award Sponsored by Dwayne R. Spence Funeral Home

  • Nonprofit of the Year

    The Non-Profit of the Year Award is given to an organization which has provided outstanding service to the Pickerington/Violet Township Communities, demonstrated sound management practices and exceptional leadership. The organization must have operated for at least three years and be a member in good standing of the Pickerington Area Chamber.

    2024 NOMINEES:
    Fairfield 2-1-1

    Pickerington Village Association

    Picktown Palooza

    Award Sponsored by ServPro

  • Business of the Year

    The Business of the Year Awards are given to businesses which have contributed to the economic vitality and demonstrated an unusual faith in the future business climate of the Pickerington Area. The business must have operated for at least five years and be a member in good standing of the Pickerington Area Chamber. 

    2024 NOMINEES:
    Dwayne R. Spence Funeral Home

    ServPro

    Award Sponsored by City of Pickerington

  • The ATHENA Leadership Award

    The ATHENA Leadership Award is presented to an individual or organization who demonstrates the qualities embodied in the ATHENA Leadership Model and who:

    • Is a member in good standing of the Pickerington Area Chamber of Commerce (all employees of the member company are also eligible)
    • Demonstrates excellence, creativity, and initiative in her/his business or profession
    • Provides valuable service to improve the quality of life for others in her/his community
    • Clearly serves as a role model for young women both personally and professionally

     

    2024 NOMINEES:
    Lilane Fox, Pickerington Lions Club

    Darlene Kuzmic, Parker Realty

    Rachel Scofield, Pickerington Online

    Award Sponsored by Competitive Edge HR

    The Emerging ATHENA Leadership Award

    The Emerging ATHENA Leadership Award is presented to an individual or organization who demonstrates the qualities embodied in the ATHENA Leadership Model and who:

    • Is a member in good standing of the Pickerington Area Chamber of Commerce (all employees of the member company are also eligible)
    • Has fewer than 12 years of leadership experience in their current career field/industry
    • Demonstrates excellence, creativity, and initiative in her/his business or profession
    • Provides valuable service to improve the quality of life for others in her/his community
    • Clearly serves as a role model for young women both personally and professionally
       

    2024 NOMINEES:
    Alex Gomez, Pickerington Schools

    Holly Holton, Right At Home

    Award Sponsored by Z Promotions