The Christian County Chamber of Commerce was host Wednesday night for its annual Compass Awards honoring the contributions of local small businesses, nonprofits and agencies that are chamber members.
The chamber received a record number of nominations for the awards this year, the chamber staff said in a press release.
The nominations reflect “not only the quality of our local businesses, but also the pride, enthusiasm, and momentum that exists among our members and residents. Each nomination represented a story of hard work, customer service, leadership, and commitment to excellence. Those stories deserve to be told and honored,” the release states.
The awards presented during the Compass banquet at the Alhambra Theatre included:
- Agriculture/Agri-Business Award (Sponsored by H&R Agripower) — Hopkinsville Elevator Co.
- Foodie Favorite Award (sponsored by Krusteaz) — The Crusty Pig
- Friend of the Community Award (sponsored by Pennyrile Area Development District) — Christian County Literacy Council
- Health & Wellness Award (sponsored by Jennie Stuart Health) — The Wellness Collective
- Hospitality Hero Award (sponsored by Visit Hopkinsville) — Pennyroyal Arts Council
- Industrial/Commercial Services Award (sponsored by Southwestern Kentucky Economic Development Council) — Krusteaz
- Non-profit Award (sponsored by Planters Bank) — Alpha Pregnancy Care Center
- Specialized Service Award (Sponsored by Service One Credit Union) — Ezell Film Co.
- Spirit of Entrepreneurialism Award (sponsored by Summertown Metals) — Camo Caravan
- Igniting a Spark Award (sponsored by Hopkinsville Electric System) — Hopkinsville Animal Clinic
- Local Legacy Award (sponsored by Edward Jones/Robbie Sipes) — Pioneers Inc.
- Sunset Award (sponsored by Whites Auto Mall) — Mark McGee
- Quality Service Award (sponsored by Copperband Technologies) — Hope’s Healthcare
- Friend of Small Business Award (sponsored by city of Hopkinsville) — Danielle Renshaw
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