Ambassador of the Year

Chamber Ambassadors serve as peer contacts and support for members. They provide assistance on how to best utilize the Chamber’s services as well as provide volunteer support for events. Ambassador of the Year is awarded to the individual who has shown exceptional outreach and support to the Chamber and its members.

Rookie Business of the Year

Starting a business is hard work, requires a lot of determination, and typically does not pay off for several years. The first years in business can be the hardest. Rookie Business of the Year is awarded to a business of less than two years who has shown growth from the initial idea into a successful business that contributes to our community.

Home-Based Business of the Year

Home-based businesses are small businesses with few employees that operate out of a home office. Their lack of storefront creates challenges in promotion, self-discipline and professional perception. The Home-based Business of the Year is awarded to the nominee who has shown growth, staying power, innovation, and community involvement.

Business of the Year

Business of the Year is awarded to the business that sets the standard for excellence and innovation with their business practices, social responsibility and has a commitment to growing here in our mountain area. Nominees have demonstrated good citizenship throughout our community, including actively supporting local charities and businesses, as well as encouraging its employees to do the same.

Non-Profit of the Year

Non-profits deliver needed services to our community, educate the public, protect the environment, support arts and culture and improve government policies. Non-Profit of the Year recognizes organizations in the mountain area that have a positive impact on both the local economy and the mountain community.

Norman F. Meyer Award

Small town communities rely heavily on the work of volunteers to maintain and grow their communities. The Norman F. Meyer Award is given to a local resident who has shown outstanding service to our mountain area. Nominees are leaders in the community and respected by their peers. They give selflessly to the betterment of their community through their continued volunteer efforts.

Business of the Year

Mountain Books
Jesse McKean · Owner

It is a great accomplishment to be in business for 25 years and Jesse reached that milestone in 2012. Dawn Smith has talked to people outside of his store who shared that they come “up the hill” a few times a year for the scenery, but mostly to shop at Mountain Books, and to see Jesse. It’s true, Jesse is the most interesting man in Conifer. “His personality is so magnetic, he is unable to carry credit cards.” Stay thirsty, my friend.

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Home-Based Business of the Year

House Call Hearing
Pat Davis

Pat is a great asset to this community and cares about each and every one of his clients. He also has a special place in his heart for Joy International and helps Dr. Jeff Brodsky on a seemingly daily basis. He helped the Chamber with the Santa’s Cookies and Milk Eating contest this year and many of his suggestions were incorporated into the rules (although there was one thing we didn’t listen to him about. We let the participants use their hands.) Pat is just one very helpful guy!

www.housecallhearing.com

Non-Profit of the Year

Mountain Resource Center
Sharon Schrage · Executive Director

Sharon Schrage and her exceptional team offer most services at no cost. They also provide an excellent shopping experience at the Resale Shoppe. For more than 20 years they have helped our community but this year they were challenged with the Lower North Fork Fire. They were one of the first on the scene and worked alongside state and local government agencies. They helped coordinate donations of food, clothing, housing, and pet care. They were organized, professional, and are continuing to help those 23 households who lost everything. Our area is a better place because of the humble, loving hearts of the MRC staff. Thank you for all that you do!

www.mountainpeace.org

Amabassador of the Year

Davis Linden

Davis became an ambassador the day he joined the Conifer Chamber, and has not stopped working since. Davis, we wanted to let you know how grateful we are for your service to the community and the chamber, as you have worked monthly meetings, mixers, helped plan FeBREWary, and made over 50 calls during our membership drive. We look forward to partnering with you for many years to come!

The Norman F. Meyer Award

Jacque Scott

Jacque’s dedication and commitment to our mountain area is demonstrated monthly through the pages of her publication. The Mountain Connection showcases the positive stories in our area, informs us of what is coming up, and what we missed, and allows us to promote our businesses. We are Jacque’s news stories, and are grateful for her ability to make us look and sound good. Jacque, thank you for your integrity and charm.

www.mtnconnection.com

Business of the Year

Luna's Mandala
Cynthia Weeks · Owner

Luna's Mandala carries a wide selection of natural and organic specialty items from around the world.

www.lunasmandala.com

Homebased Business of the Year

285bound.com
Sharon Trilk · Owner

285Bound.com is a friendly and welcoming community forum committed to providing a place where our members can freely interact

www.285bound.com

Non-Profit of the Year

Evergreen Christian Outreach
Sharon Smith · Executive Director

Evergreen Christian Outreach (EChO) is celebrating 25 years of offering goods and services to local families in need.

www.evergreenchristianoutreach.org

Ambassador of the Year

Diana Paty
Accounting by the Numbers · Owner

Accounting by the Numbers (ABTN) helps local small businesses with their accounting and finance-related services.

www.accountingbythenumbers.com

Norman F. Meyer Award

Norman Meyer, Sr.

Given for outstanding service and dedication to our mountain area.