Syracuse Chamber Awards

The annual Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce awards dinner was Tuesday night at Quaker Haven Camp and Recreation Center in Syracuse. Awards were presented during the dinner. Pictured front row, (L to R) are: Cindy Niles, Outstanding Service Professional, sponsored by Northern Lakes Insurance; Delores Hearn, Lakeland Learning Center, Outstanding Non-Profit, sponsored by Key Bank; Cassie Cowan, Harkless Foundation, Philanthropic Award, sponsored by Farmers State Bank; Kathy Abbs, Outstanding Retail Establishment, Absolutely Flowers and Gifts, sponsored by Owen Family Funeral Home; Candi Norris, Kalyco LLC, Outstanding New Business, sponsored by Crossroads Bank; and Pat Hare, Better Way Products, Outstanding Industrial Business, sponsored by Lakeland Animal Clinic; back row: Jeff Larson, Sleepy Owl, Outstanding Food Service, sponsored by Kalyco LLC; Chad Johnson, Beautification Award, sponsored by Embarq; Jim McDairmant, Entrepreneur of the Year, sponsored by Hall & Marose Insurance; Spike Ford, Ambassador Award sponsored by Kosciusko County CVB; and Tony Cirello, Excellence in Government, sponsored by MutualBank.