BATTLE GROUND — The Battle Ground Chamber of Commerce recently announced the finalists for the Community Leadership Awards. The winners in each category will be revealed on Thu., Feb. 9, at the chamber’s 2016 Recognition Banquet.
The 2016 Recognition Banquet will be held this Thu., Feb. 9, 6-9 p.m., at the Battle Ground Community Center, 912 E. Main St., in Battle Ground. Cost to attend is $55 per person. Social hour will be from 6-7 p.m., introductions will begin at 7 p.m., flag ceremony will be at 7:05 p.m. followed by the invocation at 7:10 p.m. Dinner will be served at 7:15 p.m. and the recognition present will begin at 8 p.m.
Register to attend the banquet at http://www.battlegroundchamber.org/events/details/recognition-banquet-2892 or call (360) 687-1510.
This year’s finalists in each category are:
Citizen of the Year
- Bev Jones
- Josh McArthur
- Joy Russell
Outstanding Youth of the Year
- Hana Wyles
- Samantha Hipp
Business Person of the Year
- Dustin & Chelsea Colthorp
- Tony Domine
- Derek Huegel
Business of the Year
- Emanar Cellars
- iQ Credit Union
- South Pacific Café & Lounge
- The Reflector
Service Person of the Year
- Steve Wrightson
- Richard Kelly
Teacher of the Year
- Julie Drimmel
- Stephanie Etulain
- Chad Harvison
- Greg McKelvey
Coach of the Year
- Jonas Fridriksson
- Sheryl Piper
- Dan Russell
