AWARD WINNERS SINCE 2010:
SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR: 2023 - 46Solutions 2022 - Highbridge Springs Water 2021 - Crank & Boom Craft Ice Cream 2020 - Churchill McGee 2019 - Hallway Feeds 2018 - BACK Construction 2017 - Omni Architects 2016 - A Cup of Common Wealth 2015 - Integrated Engineering, PLLC 2014 - LM Communications Broadcast Media Group 2013 - Bates Security, LLC 2012 - Lynn Imaging 2011 - Creative Lodging Solutions 2010 - DMD Data Systems BUSINESS SUCCESS AWARD: 2023 - 46Solutions 2022 - Highbridge Springs Water 2021 - Crank & Boom Craft Ice Cream 2020 - Churchill McGee 2019 - Hallway Feeds 2018 - BACK Construction 2017 - GreenBox 2016 - MCF Advisors, LLC 2015 - Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites 2014 - LM Communications Broadcast Media Group 2013 - Bates Security, LLC 2012 - Holifield Photography 2011 - Creative Lodging Solutions 2010 - DMD Data Systems ENTREPRENEUR AWARD: 2023 - Lexington Event Company 2022 - Astral 2021 - Peer House 2020 - AU Associates, Inc. 2017 - Impressions Marketing & Events 2016 - LexEffect Events + Management 2015 - Crank & Boom Ice Cream Lounge 2012 - J&H Lanmark - The Outdoors Store 2011 - Benezet and Associates 2010 - APAX Software MINORITY BUSINESS AWARD: 2023 - You've Got Curls & Hair Loss Center 2022 - VOLO Careers International 2021 - Guide Realty 2020 - Elaine Allen, LLC 2019 - Synergy Coach 2018 - Posh Salon & Spa 2017 - Synergy Coach 2016 - A Cup of Common Wealth 2015 - Integrated Engineering, PLLC 2014 - TravelHost of the Bluegrass 2013 - Comfort Keepers 2012 - Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, N.E. 2011 - Bluegrass Veterinary Specialists 2010 - TKT & Associates, Inc. NONPROFIT AWARD: 2023 - Children's Advocacy Center of the Bluegrass 2022 - GreenHouse17 2021 - Lexington Rescue Mission 2020 - CASA of Lexington 2019 - Chrysalis House, Inc. 2018 - Kentucky Refugee Ministries - Lexington 2017 - Children's Advocacy Center of the Bluegrass 2016 - Living Arts & Science Center 2015 - Downtown Lexington Corporation 2014 - Radio Eye, Inc. 2013 - Central Kentucky Riding for Hope 2012 - OWL, Inc. 2011 - Blue Grass Community Foundation 2010 - Lexington-Fayette Urban Co. Housing Authority GREEN INITIATIVE AWARD: 2019 - Synergy Home 2018 - GreenBox 2017 - Bullhorn 2016 - Lexington Habitat for Humanity 2015 - CDP Engineers, Inc. 2014 - Comfort & Process Solutions, Inc. 2013 - Thai & Mighty Noodle Bowls 2011 - DelCotto Law Group, PLLC 2010 - Bluegrass PRIDE (now Bluegrass Greensource) INNOVATION AWARD: 2019 - Wrigley Media Group 2017 - Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass 2014 - Integrity IT 2013 - Comfort & Process Solutions, Inc. 2012 - Bates Security, LLC 2010 - Creative Lodging Solutions LEGACY AWARD: 2019 - The Locker Room 2018 - Avant Travel Agency 2017 - Omni Architects 2016 - Plastic Surgeons of Lexington 2015 - Milward Funeral Directors 2014 - Stephen Hillenmeyer Landscape Services 2013 - Hurst Office Suppliers, Inc. 2012 - Lynn Imaging 2011 - Barney Miller’s 2010 - Al Torstrick Insurance Agency PHOENIX AWARD: 2017 - Lexington History Museum 2014 - NTSG, Inc. 2013 - Lexington Ballet Company, Inc. 2010 - Micah Group Energy & Environmental, Inc. |
AWARD WINNERS 1986-2008:
*NOTE: No awards were given in 2009 while awards were reformatted. SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR: 1986 - Career Management Temp Services (Dick Blanchard) & Diet Center of Chevy Chase (Bettye Page & Sandee Seeberger) 1987 - Jenkins Trucking (Pam Jenkins) 1988 - DataBeam (Lee Todd) 1989 - Joseph Beth Booksellers (Neil Van Uum) 1990 - James Sweat Moving Co. (James Sweat) 1991 - Sweats Fifth Avenue (Dottie J. Berry & Barbara Anderson) 1992 - Ryker Dental (Bart Mahan & Dan Ramsey) 1993 - Avant Travel (Sharon Betts, Anne Ehl, Darlene Silvestri, Melonie Tucker) 1994 - Progressive Therapy (Mark Wallace) 1995 - Lexnet (Debbie and Craig Rouse) 1996 - Hammond Design Associates (Kelly Johns) 1997 - Multi-Link (Wayne Mulberry) 1998 - Monthie Mechanical (Kim & Jeff Monthie) 1999 - James T. Nash (JTN Homes, Jimmy Nash) 2000 - Great Harvest Bread Co. (Ron & Paula King) 2001 - One Alliance Communications (Lisa Davis) 2002 - John's Run/Walk Shop (John Sensenig) 2003 - Images Model & Talent Agency (Janie Olmstead Head) 2004 - Klausing Group (Roscoe Klausing) 2005 - Buggies Unlimited (Bart Mahan) 2006 - LCM Company (Linden Long) 2007 - Preston-Osborne (Phil Osborne) 2008 - Smiley Pete Publishing (Chuck Creacy & Chris Eddie) MINORITY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR: 1997 - Minnifield Enterprize Inc. (Franky Minnifield) 1998 - African American Forum, Inc. (Debbie & John E. Cole III) 1999 - Imperial Paging (Frankie & Chiquita Hall) 2000 - Mid-American Chemical (Caldwell Smith) 2001 - Mr. Goodcents Subs & Pastas (Maurice and Faith Gayden) 2002 - Old Happy Days Smokehouse (Jessie & Stephanie Morris) 2003 - Scott-Larkin DMD (Drs. Michael Scott & Linda Larkin) 2004 - Rising Star, Inc. (Phil Wilkins) 2005 - Bluegrass Youth Ballet (Adalhi Aranda Corn) 2006 - Worksmart, LLC (Marilyn Clark) 2007 - Premier Mortgage Group Inc. (D. McGinnis Mitchell) 2008 - Technology Consulting Group America (Marcus Simpson, Jeff Thompson & Tina Williams) INDEPENDENT PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR: 2002 - Elegantly Handled, Inc. (Melia Hord) 2003 - j. holloway & associates (Janet Holloway) 2004 - Advertising Specialties... (Lisa Parke) 2005 - George Clarke House B&B (Kathryn Bux) 2006 - WideEyed.com (Charlotte Caldwell) 2007 - Bill Straus Photography (Bill Straus) 2008 - Retirement Tax Advisory Group (Hampton Scurlock) |