Join the Paulding Area Chamber of Commerce for an elegant evening centered around connection, celebration, and community.

This year’s theme, Planted in Paulding, celebrates those who are deeply rooted in our community and helping cultivate a stronger future for Paulding County.

Register for the Banquet
Date
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Location
Grant’s Catering
503 E. Canal St.
Antwerp, OH 45813
Tickets
$40 per guest
Reserved Table of 8: $300

An Evening to Gather, Celebrate, and Grow

The evening will include social hour, hors d’oeuvres, drinks, a buffet dinner, the Dessert Dash, and the presentation of the 2026 PACC Annual Awards.

Evening Schedule

5:00 PM Social Hour, hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and networking
6:00 PM Buffet Dinner
To Follow Dessert Dash and Awards Presentation

Honoring Those Helping Paulding County Grow

The evening will recognize outstanding leadership, service, investment, and community impact throughout Paulding County.

Golden Shovel Award

Recognizing meaningful growth, revitalization, investment, service, and community commitment.

Young Professional of the Year

Honoring an individual under 40 who demonstrates excellence, initiative, and emerging leadership.

Business Leader of the Year

Celebrating outstanding leadership, innovation, and positive impact within a Chamber member business or organization.

Legacy Award

Recognizing long-term service, generosity, and dedication that have made a lasting difference in Paulding County.

Help Us Celebrate Paulding County

Submit an Award Nomination

Help us recognize the individuals, businesses, and organizations making a meaningful difference throughout Paulding County.

Nominations are due Tuesday, August 18, 2026.

Annual Awards Nominations

Nominate someone for Business Leader of the Year, Young Professional of the Year, or the Legacy Award.

Submit an Annual Award Nomination

Golden Shovel Award

Nominate a business or organization recognized for growth, investment, revitalization, service, or community commitment.

Submit a Golden Shovel Nomination

Celebrating Leadership and Service

Past Award Recipients

We are proud to recognize the businesses, professionals, and community leaders whose contributions have helped shape and strengthen Paulding County.

Business Leader of the Year

2025
Kieu & Travis Okuley
Okuley’s Pharmacy
2024
Bryce Steiner
West Bend Printing
2023
Doug Schlatter
Schlatter Plumbing, Heating & Air
2022
Mitch & Ashley Maibach
Grounded Coffee and Crumbs

Legacy Award

2025
Samuel Hatcher Judge Tiffany Reighter-Beckman
2024
Travis Tumblin
2023
Traci Koenig
2022
Guy Dasher

Young Professional of the Year

2025
Lindsey Manz
Paulding County Health Department
2024
Amber Gechonoer
Little Sprouts Early Learning Center
2023
Estee Miller
Paulding County Hospital Foundation
2022
Amanda Steel
Paulding Ace Hardware
2021
Abby Hornish
The Union Bank Company
2020
Lora Lyons
United Way of Paulding County

Golden Shovel Award

2025
Grant’s Catering and Wedding Venue Okuley’s Pharmacy Hybrid Performance Paulding County Land Bank

Previous Award Categories

Awards presented in prior years

Volunteer of the Year

David Burtch (2021)
Eric Jones (2020)
Joanna Mobley (2019)
Joe Barker (2018)

Outstanding Business of the Year

MY102.7 (2021)
Don & Perry’s Furniture, Inc. (2020)
Paulding Putnam Electric Co-Op (2019)
Paulding Ace Hardware (2018)
Bargain Bin of Paulding County (2017)
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