Chamber Chairman’s Award
Established in 1981 by Bob Enskat, then CEO of General Motors, the Chairman’s Award is one of the Richland Area Chamber’s most distinguished honors. It recognizes an individual whose long-standing commitment to community service has made a meaningful and lasting impact on the Richland County region.
Each year, the recipient is selected by the Chamber’s Chairman and honored at the Annual Meeting. The award is presented as an exquisite mantel clock, symbolizing the lasting legacy of those who have dedicated their time, talents and leadership to strengthening our community.
Past Chairman’s Award Recipients:
1981 Donn Kieft
1982 Warren Rupp
1983 Rex Collins
1984 James Gorman
1985 Robert Enskat
1986 Edward T. Meehan
1987 William J. Hartnett
1988 John Eichinger
1989 F. Loyal Bemiller
1990 Jack Bargahiser
1991 Fran Rupp-Christian
1992 Virginia Imhoff
1993 Rev. Cliff Schutjer
1994 John C. Fernyak
1995 Karen Moody
1996 David Carto
1997 Tom Ross
1998 Steve Cobb
1999 Bill Jilek
2000 Doc Stumbo
2001 Suzie Davis
2002 Lydia Reid
2003 Jeffrey Molyet
2004 Grant Milliron
2005 Rick Taylor
2006 John Siegenthaler, Sr.
2007 Chriss Harris
2008 Jeff Gorman
2009 Gunther Meisse
2010 James E. Meyer
2011 Dick Taylor
2012 Chan Stevens
2013 Ed Olson
2014 Terry Conard
2015 Deborah Schenk
2016 Pam Siegenthaler
2017 David Damron
2018 Dan Seckel
2019 Betty Preston
2020 Brady Groves
2021 David Eichinger
2022 Deanna West-Torrence
2023 Annamarie & Carl Fernyak
2024 Gail Laux
2025 Karl Milliron