The Twin City Chamber of Commerce has announced it's 2017 Award and Scholarship winners.
The Chamber's banquet will be held April 17 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 122 Grant St., Dennison. Tickets are $25.
Winners for the various awards announced are:
2017 AWARD WINNERS
Twin City Award — sponsored by Attorney Jason L. Jackson
Dave Long
Dave has been a lifelong resident of the Twin Cities and an active member of the Uhrichsville Volunteer Fire Department for over 32 years.
Business of the Year — sponsored by Attorney Jason L. Jackson
Mako’s Pharmacy
Mako’s Pharmacy truly cares about their customers and they take the time to discuss the insurance options that best benefit them. They offer medicine packaging so as to make it easier for customers to take their medications correctly. They partner with Trinity Hospital Twin City to host clinics where people can get free and low cost health tests conducted.
Community Contribution — sponsored by Attorney Jason L. Jackson
Bridges Excavating, LLC
Brian and Michele Bridges are the owners. They have been very active in the Twin Cities and are great people to have in our community. They work well with local governments on various projects from dilapidated house demolitions to building parking lots.
Educator of the Year — sponsored by Attorney Jason L. Jackson
Jill Wagner
Jill teaches Language Arts at Claymont Junior High School.
Golden Apple — sponsored by Attorney Jason L. Jackson
‘Grandpa’ John Ashbaugh (Indian Valley)
John volunteers his time to be a ‘Grandpa’ in the Indian Valley kindergarten class. All of the children love Grandpa John.
Employee of the Year — Sponsored by Lehigh-Endsley Insurance Agency
Scott Meade, The Romig Agency
His nomination letter explained that Scott is an excellent team player, very knowledgeable and he always has a positive attitude.
Heart of Tuscarawas County Tourism Award — Sponsored by the Tuscarawas County Convention & Visitors Bureau
Winner will be announced at banquet
Scholarships — sponsored by: First National Bank of Dennison, Dover-Phila Federal Credit Union, Truck Sales & Service of Midvale, Bridges Excavating, LLC, Claymont Health & Rehab Center and Dusini Drug
Claymont — Lynlea Caley (daughter of Scot & Audrey Caley)
Indian Valley — Kayla Tschudy (daughter of Robert & Karen Tschudy of New Phila)
Buckeye Career Center — Sarah Smith (daughter of John & Ashley Smith of Dover)
Tuscarawas Central Catholic — Erin Ross (daughter of Doug & Jody Ross of Dennison)
DJ’s Welding & Fabrication Scholarships — sponsored by Dwight Johns, owner of DJ’s Welding & Fabrication
1. Cameron Risley (Welding Program) Home school is Newcomerstown.
2. Courtney Asbury (Cosmetology Program) Home school is Tusky Valley.