08/31/2023
So honored to have been nominated for the pink diamond award along with Tracey Carson and so many other incredible individuals who do so much for our community! Be sure to cast your votes by Friday! ššš
We are thrilled to announce the finalists for this year's Gems of Excellence Annual Awards Night! There were many deserving individuals and companies nominated for the 2023 awards--the largest amount ever--but only 24 could be selected. Stay tuned throughout the next 5 days to learn more about each of this year's finalists before voiting opens on August 17! And, don't forget to purchase your tickets to the big event on October 26: www.gemsofexcellence.com
Ambassador of the Year: Mark Andrea with Mason & Deerfield Lifestyle, Jeff Dattilo with DIG IN Brand Builders, and Rinda Dean with AlphaGraphics Cincinnati
Rising Star: Beth Beebe with Craig Capital Wealth Management, Raymond James, Armand Etienne with Peoples Bank, and Kacey Richards UC Health
Hospitality Hero: Chicken Salad Chick, Great Wolf Lodge, Manor House Event Center
Community Partner of the Year: Building Blocks for Kids, Lindner Center of HOPE, and Mason Schools Foundation
Excellence in Education: Ekaterina Gay with Miami University Voice of America Learning Center, Dana Martin with Kings Local School District, and Eric Messer with Mason City Schools
Pink Diamond: Tracey Carson with Mason City Schools, Bonnie Collins with Bonnie Collins Design, and Dr. DeAnn Hurtado with Sinclair College
Regional Business of the Year: Black Bull Capital Partners, LLC, Junk King, and Teasdale Fenton Cleaning & Property Restoration
MADE Business of the Year: Bed Bug Solutions, Creative Contracting, Inc., and Deerfield Springs Retirement Resort