Ames Chamber of Commerce and Affiliate Organizations Announce Annual Award Winners

Ames, IA – The Ames Chamber of Commerce and its affiliates are pleased to announce their 2018 Annual Award Winners:
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• Business Person of the Year: Julie Weeks, Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau
• Community Involvement: Paul Livingston, Hunziker & Associates, Realtors
• Entrepreneur of the Year: Ryan Newstrom, Cornbred Barbecue
• Diversity & Inclusion: Dr. Reginald Stewart, Iowa State University
• Ames Chamber Ambassador of the Year: Danielle Minde, iHome Realty
• Economic Impact: 3M Company; Burke Corporation; MH Eby, Inc.; Kent Corporation; Innovative Technologies; Rockwell Collins
• The Ames Foundation Contributor of the Year: Sankalp Organization  
• Ames Main Street Farmers’ Market Contributor of the Year: Bob Ryerson
• Ames Main Street Volunteer of the Year: Mark Peterson, Emerhoff’s Footwear
• Campustown Action Association Volunteer of the Year: Amy Mellies, St. John’s Episcopal Church
• Young Professionals of Ames 4 Under 40: Justin Dodge, Hunziker Companies; Andy McCormick, Torrent Brewing Company; Amanda Moorman, The Milestone Group at Morgan Stanley; Jessica Reynolds, Story County Attorney’s Office

Award winners will be honored at the Ames Chamber of Commerce Annual Event on Monday, December 17 at 6:00 p.m. at Sigler Companies (3100 S Riverside Dr). This year’s Annual Event Ames in Full Color will be a soirée to remember featuring multiple interactive stations, live music, a nationally-recognized performer and a colorful program to cap the night.

For more information on the Annual Event or to register (public is welcome to attend) please visit www.ameschamber.com or contact the Chamber office at 515-232-2310. Tickets are $80 for Chamber Members or $700 for a table of 10. Tickets are $90 for non-members or $800 for a table of 10.