Recognition Banquet
CELEBRATING OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES, AND ORGANIZATIONS.
This annual event celebrates the outstanding individuals, businesses, and organizations that have made a significant impact on our community. We are delighted to honor the nominees in the following categories each year:
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1. Beautification:
Awarded to a person, business or organization that has significantly improved the visual appeal of the community during the past year.
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2. New Business of the Year:
Awarded to a business that has opened with the past 2 years and positively contributed to the betterment of the community.
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3. Business of the Year:
Awarded to any existing business that stands out as exceptional in the community. Special consideration is given to those businesses that have increased the workforce and/or enhanced the economic environment within the past year.
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4. Organization of the Year:
Awarded to an organization in the community that serves Odessa.
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5. Public Service Award of the Year: Awarded to an individual that has provided significant public service to the community.
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6. Volunteer of the Year:
Volunteers are the lifeblood of our community and this award is presented to an individual that exhibits the giving, caring nature of serving the community in a volunteer capacity.
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7. Community Betterment:
Awarded to an individual, business or organization that has worked over the past year to significantly improve the community.
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8. Business Person of the Year:
Awarded to an individual that exemplifies outstanding business leadership in the community.
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9. Lifetime Achievement Award:
This award is presented to an individual who has served the Odessa community over the majority of their adult life.
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Join us in nominating outstanding achievers who have made Odessa a better place for all of us. Together, we honor their dedication and unwavering commitment to the betterment of our community.
2023 Award Recipients
Beautification - Odessa Garden Club
New Business of the Year - Coffee Camp
Business of the Year - Bright Beginnings School Age Center
Organization of the Year - Helping Hands of Odessa
Public Service Award - William Ekey
Volunteer of the Year - Donna Ehlert
Community Betterment Award - Odessa Police Department
Business Person of the Year - Nick & Laura Conn
Lifetime Achievement Award - John Spaar