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FARMINGTON — Leap Inc. won the business of the year award at the annual meeting of the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce on Oct. 24.
Nominees and winners of Business of the Year, Community Service of the Year, Rising Star of the Year and the President’s Award are all awarded at the annual meeting.
The Business of the Year award recognizes a business or organization that maintains good employee relations, demonstrates exceptional customer service, exhibits evidence of continued success and future growth, and promotes and contributes to the economic growth of Franklin County. Other nominees were the Senior Planning Center, of Farmington, and Calzolaio Pasta Co., of Wilton.
Community Service Award went to FRanklin Memorial Animal Hospital Auxiliary. Other nominees were the United Way of the Tri-Valley Area and the Western Maine Play Museum. The Community Service Award honors an outstanding chamber member business or organization that gives time, resources or expertise to the community, making a difference in Franklin County.
The Rising Star award went to Farmington Underground. The award goes to a business or organization that joined the chamber within the last three years and shows evidence of success, potential for growth and being a part of the vibrant business community. Nominated were also Hair by Mindy and Dreamin’ Fahm.
The President’s Award went to the Farmington Fire Rescue Department. The award is at the sole discretion of the board president, this year that was Pam Dixon from Franklin Savings Bank. She explained that she made this decision with her heart. Clyde Ross and Stephen Bunker accepted the award for the department.
The event was also the kickoff to the Gerry Wiles Holiday Food Basket program, and many donations were made. The program puts a holiday meal on many tables and donated towards Franklin County food banks. Applications to receive a holiday food basket will be available from Nov. 8 through Dec. 6, and can be downloaded from www.franklincountymaine.org or picked up at the chamber office.
PHOTO: Franklin County Chamber President Pam Dixon, with Trisha Mosher, Scott Landry, Darryl Wood, David Dixon, Sarah Judd, Lynne Hunter and Lisa Marston at the Frankllin County Chamber of Commerce annual meeting and awards. (Submitted photo)
