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And the Winner is…
2016 River Country Awards
2016 – River Country Legacy Award
The legacy award recognizes those businesses who have multigenerational ties to Newaygo County. The criteria for the Legacy Award are
as follows:
1. Business must have a minimum of two generations of service
2. Must be in Newaygo County
3. Must have made significant contributions to community growth and/or the quality of life here during the most recent 12 months.
4. Must be a current Chamber member
THE WINNER WILL DEMONSTRATE THE FOLLOWING QUALITIES:
• A vision & commitment to Newaygo County
• Strive for excellence
• Achieved success through effort and determination
• A devotion to a better quality of life
• Be unselfish with time to effect change
• A desire to build for the future
• Dream BIG and seek ways to achieve those dreams
• A positive attitude
• Have a commitment to business growth/expansion
• Personal persistence
Please complete to nominate a candidate:
NOMINEES:
Newaygo Family Dental Care
Cronk’s Oakridge Restaurant
Beaver Tree Service
Schultz Septic & Portable Toilets
THE WINNER IS:
Beaver Tree Service
25 years, 2 generations of family, supporting River Country events throughout Newaygo County as well as donating time and talent to
other organizations throughout Newaygo County. Growth of family business from tree service, landscaping and greenhouse. Hope always
has a smile and a positive attitude, striving to get it done!
2016 – River Country Bridge Builder Award (1 from each of the following will be chosen to receive
this award: Croton-Hardy, Grant, Newaygo, White Cloud)
The Bridge Builder Award recognizes Chamber members who play an active role in the community. The criteria for the Bridge Builder
Award are as follows:
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1. A business in the Croton-Hardy, Grant, Newaygo or White Cloud
2. Must have made significant contributions to community growth and/or the quality of life here during the most recent 12 months.
3. Must be a current Chamber member
4. Have been in business a minimum of 3 years
THE WINNER WILL DEMONSTRATE THE FOLLOWING QUALITIES
• Take an active role in the community
• Seek to connect the community
• Present a positive image of Croton-Hardy, Grant, Newaygo or White Cloud
NOMINEES:
Charles Chandler
Scott Faulkner
Ryan Maike
Betty Krueger
Woody Bowman
Jennifer Koopman
Lisa Lightfoot
Del Hirdes
THE WINNERS ARE:
Woody Bowman
Lisa Lightfoot
Del Hirdes
Scott Faulkner
2016 – River Country Hospitality Award
For that person who always has a bright smile and makes you want to smile too! This person can make your day better by just saying hello.
The criteria for the Hospitality Award are as follows:
1. Business must be in Croton-Hardy, Grant, Newaygo or White Cloud
2. Must be an employee or owner of the business
3. Must be a current Chamber member
NOMINEES:
Audrey Rynberg
Karen Cook
Carol Lorde
Candace Scott
Kelly Murphy
Betty Krueger
THE WINNER IS:
Betty Krueger – Whether Betty is in the Branch, volunteering at a Chamber or community event she always has a smile and kind word to
share.
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2016 – River Country Image Award
Everyone appreciates good customer service, going the extra mile to make your customers feel appreciated, providing the best customer
experience possible. This award will go to the owner or employee who demonstrates that they know their business, employees and
customers and it shows through with everything they do.
THE WINNER WILL DEMONSTRATE THE FOLLOWING QUALITIES
• Makes you feel welcome and glad that you walked into their place of business
• Exemplify pride in their business, through the business appearance, marketing & branding awareness, innovative approaches to
customer retention and the overall customer experience.
NOMINEES:
Del Hirdes
Jon Hammersley
Carol Lorde
Ross & Dennis Nelson
Theresa Cooper
Nick & Krista Looman
Audrey Rynberg
THE WINNER IS:
Theresa Cooper
2016 River Country Horizon Award
The Horizon Award honors a new Chamber member (in last 18 months) who is involved in Chamber activities, such as serving on a
committee, regular attendance at Chamber functions, contributing time and talent to the Chamber. (Maximizing the benefits of being a
Chamber member).
Criteria for the Horizon Award is:
1. Must be a business in Croton-Hardy, Grant, Newaygo or White Cloud
2. Must be a current Chamber member
NOMINEES:
Woody Bowman
Rhonda Buter
Jessica Twigg
Theresa Cooper
WESCO – Adam Chiles, Beth Cook, Jennifer Vance
THE WINNER IS:
WESCO – Adam Chiles, Beth Cook, Jennifer Vance
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2016 River Country Trail Blazer Award
1. The Entrepreneur Award spotlights a small business located in Croton-Hardy, Grant, Newaygo or White Cloud that has displays the
following characteristics: Innovative and forward thinking, Growth oriented, Adaptable to change, demonstrates positive customer
service and/or client relations, strives for overall excellence, motivated to reach new markets and approaches, while setting new
standards in the community:
Criteria for the Trail Blazer Award is:
3. Must be a business in Croton-Hardy, Grant, Newaygo or White Cloud
4. Must be a current Chamber member
NOMINEES:
Hope Meelker
Charles Chandler
Theresa Cooper
Nick Looman
Aaron Leestma
THE WINNER IS:
Aaron Leestma
2016 – River Country Defender Award
This award acknowledges a chamber member or group who has displayed outstanding commitment to the mission of the chamber,
demonstrated support of chamber goals and provided dependable and exceptional assistance on the chamber’s behalf; whose integrity,
initiative and creativity have enhanced the stability and growth of chamber activities. Any chamber member, employee of a member or
group who is currently involved in chamber activities is eligible.
Criteria for the Image Award is:
1. Business must be in Newaygo County
2. Must be a member of the Chamber, or employed by a member of the Chamber
THE WINNER WILL DEMONSTRATE THE FOLLOWING QUALITIES
• Displays outstanding commitment to the mission of the River Country Chamber of Commerce
• Demonstrates support of chamber goals and provides dependable assistance on the chamber’s behalf.
• Exhibits initiative and creativity, enhancing the stability and growth of chamber activities.
• A positive attitude
Please complete to nominate a candidate:
NOMINEES:
Del Hirdes
Woody Bowman
Jessica Twigg
Charles Chandler
Hope Meelker
THE WINNER IS:
Jessica Twigg
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