The 10th Annual
"CELEBRATING BUSINESS EXCELLENCE"
On January 18, 2012, the Fishers Chamber of Commerce presented the 10th Annual Pillar Awards; Celebrating Business Excellence at the FORUM Conference Center. Winners in each category are listed below.
Business of the Year
Sponsored by PNC Bank
Recognize a business who employs over 25 employees, provides superior customer satisfaction, exhibits community spirit and provides a positive economic impact.
Winner:
St. Louis DeMontfort Catholic School
Small Business of the Year
Sponsored by Comcast Business Services
Recognize a business who employs 25 or fewer employees or is a Home Based business owner who provides superior customer satisfaction, exhibits community spirit and provides a positive economic impact.
Winner:
Express Employment Professionals
Entrepreneurial Spirit
Sponsored by Duke Energy
Recognize a business that has a uniquely innovative product or provides a service that is on the cutting edge of technology. Things to consider include; business practices, new ideas, new technologies or participates in sustainability.
Winner:
Herbal Art
Employee of the Year
Sponsored by Sagamore Advisors
Recognize an individual who is employed by a Fishers Chamber of Commerce business. Attributes to consider include; going above and beyond, workplace knowledge and attitude, meets or exceeds customer’s expectations, handles problems effectively. The nominee may not be the business owner or upper management. Only 2 nominations per businesses are permitted.
Winner:
Jenny Bruce, Defur Voran
Lifetime Achievement (Honoring a Charter Member)
Sponsored by StarMedia
Winner:
Fishers Do-It Center - Bert Cook
Presented by:
Past Recipients
Business of the Year
Honors businesses that: Employ over 25, Provide superior customer satisfaction, Exhibit community spirit, Provides a positive economic impact, Support the Fishers Chamber of Commerce. (Created 2002)
2002 - FORUM Credit Union
2003 - FORUM Credit Union
2004 - Super Target
2005 - FORUM Credit Union
2006 - Fishers Family Entertainment Center (Pinheads)
2007 - Meyer Najem
2008 - Meyer Najem
2009 - Fionn MacCool's Irish Pub
2010 - Cheeseburger in Paradise
2011 - This could be you!
Small Business of the Year
Honors businesses that: Employ 25 or fewer employees, Provide superior customer satisfaction, Exhibit community spirit, Provide a positive economic impact, Support the Fishers Chamber of Commerce. (Created 2002)
2002 - Ben & Ari's Galaxy of Fun
2003 - The Goddard School
2004 - Fishers Eye Care
2005 - Midwest Martial Arts
2006 - VAI technology
2007 - Marketpro
2008 - Fishers Dental Care
2009 - Cindys' In Stitches
2010 - S.P.O.R.T.S.
2011- This Could Be You!
Emerging Growth
Honors businesses that: Are for profit, Have a significant growth in sales, profitability or size, Provide a positive economic impact, In business for 1 year but less than 3 years. (Created 2003)
2003 - Automatic Pool Covers
2004 - Golden Stream Quality Foods
2005 - The Goddard School
2006 - Kucic Associates
2007 - Cantaloupe
2008 - Fionn MacCool's Irish Pub
2009 - Herbal Art
2010 - Stratophere Quality
2011 - This Could Be You!
Design Appeal
Honors businesses who contribute improvements to their place of business including Landscaping, Interior and Exterior Design, Business Front Appeal. (Created 2002)
2002 - Peterson's Restaurant
2003 - Old National Bank
2004 - The Hawthorns Golf & Country Club
2005 - Randall & Roberts
2006 - Peterson's Restaurant
2007 - EF Marburger
2008 - National Catastrophe Adjusters
2009 - Sunblest Apartments
2010 - Brand PhotoDesign
2011 - This Could Be You!