Annual Awards

Congratulations to our 2020 Annual Award Winners!

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Business Person of the Year: Michelle Cassabaum, 21st 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: Chad Randick & the Better at Burke Campaign, Burke Corporation

Ames Chamber Ambassador of the Year: Jason Jennings, Friedrich Iowa Realty

Economic Impact: AgCertain

Economic Impact: Amcor

Economic Impact: American Packaging

Economic Impact: Brick Towne Ames

Economic Impact: Larson Well Drilling

Economic Impact: South Glenn Subdivision

Economic Impact: Story City Housing Project

Economic Impact: TMC

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

FUEL Story County 4 Under 40: Nate Rasmussen, Merck Animal Health

FUEL Story County 4 Under 40: Tiffany Tope, Stevens Memorial Chapel

FUEL Story County 4 Under 40: Cherie Torresi, Sigler Companies

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Awards

• Business Person of the Year
  • Recognizes an individual for his/her long-term commitment to their own business as well as the business climate and quality of life in the community.
• Community Contributor of the Year
  • Recognizes an individual for his/her personal involvement and enthusiasm in a variety of civic and/or service organizations and has shown effort in improving the quality of life in the community.
• Trailblazer of the Year (Formerly Entrepreneur of the Year)
  • Recognizes an individual or business for his/her creativity, imagination and personal initiative in operating a successful business venture.
• Diversity & Inclusion
  • Recognizes an individual for his/her leadership in developing inclusive organizations and being a champion of diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Culture Creator
  • Recognizes an outstanding individual for their leadership and creating a company culture by investing in the development and wellbeing of its employees.
• Chamber Ambassador of the Year
  • Recognizes an individual for his/her outstanding dedication to the Chamber and its members as an Ames Chamber Ambassador
• Economic Impact
  • The Ames Economic Development Commission presents Economic Impact Awards to area companies that have made significant contributions to the greater Ames and Story County area through business growth and job creation.
• Ames Main Street: Volunteer of the Year
  • Recognizes an individual who has performed above and beyond for Downtown Ames by volunteering their time and efforts to support Ames Main Street and their work.
• Campustown Action Association: Volunteer of the Year
  • Recognizes an individual for their time and effort representing Campustown and CAA at events throughout the Ames community.
• Ames Main Street Farmers' Market: Contributor of the Year
  • Recognizes an individual or business who has supported the market and helped it continue to prosper and grow.
• The Ames Foundation: Contributor of the Year
  • Recognizes an individual who has gone above and beyond in their volunteerism and support of the Ames Foundation.
• FUEL Story County: 4 Under 40
  • The '4 Under 40' Awards capture the spirit of extraordinary young professionals in our community by recognizing those individuals who take the mission of FUEL Story County to heart, which is to be leaders committed to improving the quality of life in Ames, and to establish a community of young professionals dedicated to building and fostering relationships through leadership development, professional development, philanthropic involvement, and cultural and social opportunities. These young professionals have demonstrated outstanding leadership, professionalism, and community involvement in Ames, Iowa.