Annual community honors

Spread across four different locations and a variety of homes, Washington Chamber of Commerce members celebrated the recognition of six community members and businesses.

The Greater Washington Business Partnership Dinner is held every year for Chamber members to network, be presented awards and eat dinner. The event highlights area businesses for their growth and success in Washington County.

This year, the dinner was held at four locations: JP's 207, Café Dodici, Lebowski's Rock n' Bowl and Kalona Brewing Company. People could choose to get a meal to go and watch via Zoom.

At Kalona Brewery, more than 50 people chatted with fellow business professionals or co-workers.

Once everyone settled down and dinner was finishing, the 30 minute video presentation began.

The video featured community members such a Todd Patterson with Washington County Hospital and Clinics, Mary Audia with WEDG, Sarah Grunewaldt with Main Street Washington, Mayor Jaron Rosien, Chamber event coordinator Alisha Davis and Chamber Director Michelle Redlinger.

Each individual spoke about different successes in 2020.

The Washington Chamber of Commerce presented three awards:

' Illa Earnest received Citizen of the Year

' KCTC was named Business of the Year

' Paneless Window Cleaning received Emerging Business of the Year

Main Street Washington presented Volunteer of the Year to Lyle Moen.

Washington Economic Development Group presented the Harvey Holden Special Service Award to the Washington County Hospital and Clinics and Brenneman Pork.

The full video presentation can be viewed at www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dn9xbi9ofA.