Ames Chamber of Commerce and Affiliate Organizations Announce Annual Award Winners

The Ames Chamber of Commerce and its affiliates are pleased to announce their 2020 Annual Award Winners:

• Business Person of the Year: Michelle Cassabaum, 21^st Century Rehab
• Community Contributor of the Year: Reynolds Cramer, Fareway
• Trailblazer of the Year: Raspberry Hill Bed & Breakfast
• Diversity & Inclusion: Wayne and Edna Clinton
• Culture Creator: Better at Burke Campaign
• Ames Chamber Ambassador of the Year: Jason Jennings, Friedrich Iowa Realty
• Economic Impact: Amcor, Mid-State Material Handling and Fabrication, Bricktown Ames, South Glenn Subdivision, Story City Housing Projects, AgCertain, Larson Well Drilling, TMC, American Packaging Corporation
• The Ames Foundation Contributor of the Year: Jennifer Garst
• Ames Main Street Volunteer of the Year: Eliz Erbes, Avec Design + Build
• FUEL Story County 4 Under 40: Jill Crosser, Bankers Trust; Nate Rasmussen, Merck; Tiffany Tope, Stevens Memorial Chapel; Cherie Torresi, Sigler

Award winners will be recognized at the Ames Chamber of Commerce Annual Event on December 11 at 3:30 pm. This year’s Annual Event will be held virtually through a simulcast on YouTube. This year’s event theme is #StoryCountyStrong and features a late-night show twist as we take a look back on the ups and downs of the ever-unpredictable 2020.

For more information or to register for the Annual Event virtual event (public is welcome to attend) please visit www.ameschamber.com or contact the Chamber office at 515-232-2310. Access is free, however donations are welcome. Donations of $100 or more will include a VIP package to enjoy while watching the event.

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For More Information:

Contacts:

Dan Culhane | President & CEO | 232-2310 | dan@ameschamber.com

Brenda Dryer | Senior Vice President | 515-232-2310 | brenda@ameschamber.com