Celebrating Excellence in Daviess County


The Annual Awards program is another way the chamber cultivates business achievement by spotlighting business and tourism success stories to celebrate and to gain critical insights that can profit other businesses as well.

While many of the awards are accorded to traditional businesses, innovations are also recognized.

Annual Chamber Awards

The "Firestarter" Award is an award recognizing an individual "Under 40" years old that has shown an extraordinary commitment to our community, while serving the Daviess County community through various leadership roles in our community or has done something extraordinary in the Daviess County community.

The Daviess County "Impact" Award is an award recognizing an individual or organization that has had the most positive impact on the wellbeing & quality of life of the citizens in the Daviess County community.

The "Hagel Award" was established by the Hagel Family to be presented annually at the Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet to the person who's gone above and beyond, to promote the business community, while providing leadership in their profession.

The Women in Local Leadership (WILL) Award honors a woman who demonstrates leadership, mentorship, and commitment to improving the community and supporting others.

The Legacy Award recognizes individuals who have left a lasting mark on the community through leadership, service, generosity, and long-term impact.

The Daviess County "Small Business of the Year" Award is an award recognizing a small business that has had the most positive impact on the small business community, economic development, wellbeing & quality of life of the citizens in the Daviess County community.

The Daviess County "Business of the Year" Award is an award recognizing a business that has had the most positive impact on the business community, economic development, wellbeing & quality of life of the citizens in the Daviess County community.

Meet Our Annual Award Winners

2025 Business of the Year Winner TrueScriptsMeet TrueScripts, the 2025 Business of the Year winner, recognized for its positive impact on business, economic development, and the Da...
2025 Small Business of the Year Winner Champion LanesMeet Champion Lanes, the 2025 Small Business of the Year winner, recognized for its positive impact on business, economic development, a...
2025 Legacy Award Winner Steve BoydMeet Steve Boyd, the 2025 Legacy Award winner, recognized for his leadership, service, generosity, and lasting impact on the Daviess Cou...
2025 Legacy Award Winner, Dr. Darrell DeemMeet Dr. Darrell Deem, the 2025 Legacy Award winner, recognized for his leadership, service, generosity, and lasting impact on the Davie...
2025 WILL Award Winner Cindy BarberMeet Cindy Barber, the 2025 WILL Award winner, recognized for her leadership, mentorship, and commitment to improving the Daviess County...
2025 Hagel Award winners DeWayne and Shelly ShakeMeet DeWayne and Shelly Shake, the 2025 Hagel Award winners, recognized for their leadership and commitment to promoting the Daviess Cou...
2025 Impact Award Winner Parkview Village Christian Care... Meet Parkview Village Christian Care, Inc., the 2025 Impact Award winner, recognized for positively impacting the wellbeing and quality ...
2025 Firestarter Award Winner Teeny DavisMeet Teeny Davis, the 2025 Firestarter Award winner, recognized by the Daviess County Chamber for extraordinary leadership, service, and...