BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce named award winners in several categories and recognized previous winners at Tuesday’s Excellence Awards Presentation.
The program was presented by Doug and Michelle Gorman, both past Excellence Awards recipients. Award recipients included 2020 ATHENA Monica Wardlow of German American Bank, 2020 Small Business Person of the Year Kelly Arnold of Gemini Homes Inc., 2020 ATHENA Young Professional Amber Frye of Franklin Bank & Trust Company and 2020 Administrative Professional of the Year Betty McGuire of The Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center.
“We are thrilled to have such outstanding members in this community. Their dedication and willingness to serve others exemplify our community’s spirit and drive,” said Chamber President and CEO Ron Bunch. “This event honors the remarkable people here and shows our appreciation for their dedication and contributions to our region.”
2020 ATHENA
Sponsored by Martin Dodge Jeep Chrysler RAM
The ATHENA Award was created by a female board member of a Michigan Chamber in the 1980s and has grown to receive global recognition. This award recognizes individuals who excel in their professions, give back to their communities and help raise other leaders, especially women. The ATHENA Award was presented to Monica Wardlow, retail lending officer at German American Bank.
2020 Small Business Person of the Year
Sponsored by German American Bank
This award was introduced in 1985 and recognizes those outstanding entrepreneurs that are the foundation of our local economy. Individuals that receive this award have made great contributions to both the community and the chamber. The 2020 Small Business Person of the Year was presented to Kelly Arnold, president of Gemini Homes, Inc.
2020 Young ATHENA
Sponsored by Martin Dodge Jeep Chrysler RAM
This award is presented to an area young woman who has emerged as a leader, demonstrates excellence and provides valuable service to her business, profession and community. This person exhibits initiative and creativity, exemplifies and upholds the goals of the professional woman and serves as a role model for young women personally and professionally. The Young ATHENA was presented to Amber Frye, COO at Franklin Bank & Trust Company.
2020 Administrative Professional of the Year
Sponsored by Gerald Printing
This award recognizes an administrative professional who shows pride in his or her job, repeatedly exhibits excellent job performance, goes above and beyond expectations and displays a cooperative attitude with coworkers and the community. The 2020 Administrative Professional of the Year was presented to Betty McGuire, executive assistant at The Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center.
The award presentations were sponsored by: Martin Dodge Jeep Chrysler RAM, German American Bank and Gerald Printing. The event sponsors include: Arnold Consulting Engineering Services, Bowling Green Municipal Utilities, The Murphy Construction Group, Houchens Insurance Group, TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital & U.S. Bank.
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