• 2025 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, Nonprofit of the Year, and Business of the Year, as well as the Pickerington Area Chamber ATHENA Awards: ATHENA Leadership, Emerging ATHENA, and Youth 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. Register here for the event!

  • 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. 

    2025 Nominees:
    3XP Tours
    Bob's Backyard Barbeque
    Orange Leaf Yogurt

    Award Sponsored by Pickerington Magazine

  • Nonprofit of the Year

    The Nonprofit 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.

    2025 Nominees:
    American Motorcyclist Association
    Kids Get Cancer Too
    Picktown Palooza/Panger Productions

    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. 

    2025 Nominees:
    Cardo's Pizza & Tavern
    Central Ohio Insurance Services
    Kiddie Academy - Pickerington

    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

    2025 Nominees:
    Dr. Alesia Gillison, Pickerington Schools
    Aunie Cordle, Fairfield County Commissioners

    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
       

    2025 WINNER:
    Brittany Cox, The Brittany Cox Group, Keller Williams Greater Columbus

    Award Sponsored by Z Promotions
     

    The Youth ATHENA Leadership Award

    Youth ATHENA Nominees are young women within the Pickerington Local High Schools who meet each of the following criteria:

    • Lives in Pickerington and attends Pickerington North or Central High School
    • Demonstrates excellence, creativity, and initiative in her school activities
    • Provides valuable service to improve the quality of life for others in her community
    • Clearly serves as a role model for young women both personally and professionally
       

    2025 Nominees:
    Aubrey Duke-Ward, Pickerington High School North
    Sara Hintz, Pickerington High School North 
    Andriana Mathias, Pickerington High School Central
    Ama Mensah-Arhin, Pickerington High School Central 
    Brie-Ann Tackie, Pickerington High School Central 

    Award Sponsored by Kiddie Academy Pickerington