It was a night of congratulations, celebration of hard work and dedication, and recognition of the impact local businesses have on the community during the Christian County Chamber of Commerce Compass Awards Dinner Tuesday evening.
Chamber President and CEO Taylor Hayes says the award winners and nominees are proof of the quality services and businesses that call the region home, and that number grows all the time.
Nikki Chambers with Hopkinsville Water Environment Authority says all the businesses, from big to small, help make Christian County a great place.
The Agriculture Award went to Luttrell Feeds, Higgins Insurance took home the Century Award, the Food Service Award was won by the Bar-B-Que Shack and then Gracious Me! claimed the Friend of the Community Award in honor of Sherry Calhoun.
Kalleb Greene Family Dentistry won the Health and Wellness Award, the Horizon Award went to The Apron Wife, the Walmart Distribution Center took home the Industrial Award and the Joy Closet won the Nonprofit Award, while The Local won the Quality Service Award.
The Retail Award went to West and Witherspoon Florist, with owner Jennifer Blanks saying it takes a lot of hard work and sacrifice to run a business, which is why she’s so happy to see new ones starting up and succeeding.
Legacy Metals claimed the Residential Award, the Specialized Service Award was won by Stella’s Soap Company, Cat Lacy Studio took home the Spirit of Entrepreneurialism and Sisk Auto Mall was presented with the Sunset Award.