The Geneseo Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of its 2024 awards before a crowd of more than 140 local business and community leaders at its Annual Dinner & Awards Banquet.
The 2024 Geneseo Chamber of Commerce dinner and awards banquet was held this year at Lavender Crest Winery, Colona, on Thursday, Aug. 1.
The annual event is a highlight for the Geneseo, Illinois, business community, offering a chance to recognize the outstanding contributions of individuals and businesses that enrich the Geneseo area, the chamber said in a news release.
The evening was a success, marked by recognition, professional networking and “a shared sense of community spirit,” the release said.
Leaders honored
Awards presented were:
- Lifetime Achievement Award: Chris Thompson of Central Bank Illinois.
- Business of the Year: Geneseo Communications.
- Business Person of the Year: Travis Mackey of Geneseo School District 228. Superintendent Adam Brumbaugh accepted the award on his behalf.
- Accessible Competitive Employment Stakeholder (ACES) Award: State Street Café. Jenn Johnson of Inspire Continuing Care accepted the award on their behalf.
- Beautification Award: The Red Barn.
- Rising Star Award: Barb Jacobson of UpLoved.
- Volunteer of the Year: Sheilah Wigant-McGee of Sheilah Wigant-McGee Originals.
Geneseo Chamber Past President Ben Young of Wisdom Financial Services, L.L.C. also was recognized for his outstanding service and leadership with the Geneseo Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. The award was presented by Geneseo Chamber Board President Katie Kutsunis of GWK Enterprises.
“We are immensely proud to honor this year’s award recipients,” said Zack Sullivan, the chamber’s executive director. “Their remarkable achievements and commitment have made a significant impact on the Geneseo community. It was truly a joy to celebrate their successes together.”
For more information about the Geneseo Chamber and future events, please visit www.geneseo.org or call at 309-944-2686.
