Award Recipients

These awards highlight the exceptional efforts and achievements of our members, and we are proud to celebrate their contributions to our community. Here are our previous winners:

Outstanding Business of the Year Award

The Outstanding Business of the Year Award is awarded to the Mt. Zion Chamber Business that has the most positive economic impact and/or support for the community. This business should also show established or potential longevity in the community, and continual support/service to the chamber.

For over 25 years this award is given to a business that has been an outstanding contributor to not just the Chamber but also to our community. Their involvement and commitment is second to none.

Past Winners

1993  S.A. Lewis Construction, Inc.

1994  Mt. Zion State Bank

1995  Mt. Zion School District

1996  The Mt. Zion Region News

1997  Family Care

1998  The First Bank of Mt. Zion

1999  Buchanan Enterprise

2000  Green Valley Manufacturing, Inc.

2001  Pink of Perfection Cleaning Services

2002  WXFM Radio Station

2003  Kenney’s Ace Hardware

2004  Gold’s Gym

2005  Mary Belle’s Restaurant

2006  Unique Boutique Salon & Spa

2007  Heritage Manor

2008  Royal Twirling Academy

2009  Main Hanger Restaurant

2010  Antioch Christian Church

2011  S.A. Lewis Construction, Inc.

2012  Advanced Disposal

2013  Sav-Mor Pharmacy

2014  Scott State Bank

2015  Whitacre-McNamara Insurance

2016  Mt. Zion District Library

2017  HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital

2018  Vieweg Real Estate

2019  Land of Lincoln Credit Union

2020  Del’s Popcorn Shop

2021 Peerless Cleaners & Restoration Service

2022 Decatur Earthmover Credit Union

2023 Decatur Family YMCA

Volunteer of the
Year Award

The Volunteer of the Year Award is in recognition of a member volunteer who exemplifies the spirit of volunteerism and community leadership through participation in the Mt. Zion Chamber of Commerce committees, programs, activities, luncheons, fundraisers, and/or events.

This award is given to a Chamber volunteer who has gone above and beyond the norm in service and dedication to the Chamber.

Past Winners

2016  Noelle Yeakel

2017  Sue Dukeman

2018  Janell Courtright

2019  Ethan Gorrell

2020  Emily Phillips 

2021  Shelly Coslow

2022 Kayla Marsh

2023 Athena Moyer

Non-Profit of the Year

This award honors a non-profit organization that has made a significant impact on the community through its services and programs. The recipient has demonstrated exceptional dedication to improving the lives of those they serve and has shown a strong commitment to the Chamber's mission and values.

Past winners:

2022 Mt. Zion District Library

2023 The Salvation Army of Decatur

New Business of
the Year

This award celebrates a business that has joined the Mt. Zion Chamber of Commerce within the last 12 months and has already made a positive economic impact and/or supported the community. The recipient has shown great potential for growth and has actively participated in Chamber activities, contributing to the overall prosperity of the Mt. Zion area.

Past Winners

2022 The Party Shop

2023 Big Hungry’s Daylight Donuts

President’s Award of Excellence

The President’s Award of Excellence ​recognizes an organization that has shown exceptional dedication and contribution of their time and support to help the chamber with different events and activities throughout the year.

Past Winners

2022 Lewis Property Development & Rentals LLC
           Steve and Cindy Lewis

2023 Kenney’s Ace Hardware
           Terry and Libby Kenney

The NExT Award

This award recognizes young professionals and emerging leaders throughout our member businesses. NExT stands for New Exceptional Trailblazers, and that is what recipients are doing within their businesses. They are innovative and forward-thinking individuals who are leading the way in their respective fields.

Past Winners

Courtney Anderson

Alex Davis

Stacie Getz

Evan Hall

Kacy Harlan

Lance Mueller

Ashley Nail

Emily Phillips

Judah Renfro

Tim Robertson

Baily Saulsbery

Taylor Stevens

Jay Woodrum