Join us for a Monopoly-themed banquet, celebrating the spirit of entrepreneurship and business success with fun, networking, and creative opportunities. Let's build our community and prosperity together!

We're excited to once again feature the Dessert Dash, a fun and unique way for your table to secure a delicious dessert while raising funds for future Quality-of-Life projects in Paulding County.

In 2022, we raised $1,220, and in 2023, we raised $2,017. Let's make 2024 our best year yet!

Gold Level
C.C. Seamless
Northwest State Community College
State Bank and Trust

Silver Level
Baughman Tile Company
Paulding Putnam Electric Co-Op
Sherwood Mutual Telephone Association
The Union Bank Company

Bronze Level
First Financial Bank
Vancrest of Payne

Business Leader of the Year will be presented to an individual that has excelled within a leadership role in a member business. This individual is innovative, motivating to employees and civically engaged. This recipient may have acquired a long-term record of service or may have made one outstanding contribution that made a major impact in their business, industry and/or community.

The Legacy Award recognizes an individual in our community that has given their time and talent to build a better tomorrow. This individual does not have to work at a member business. 

The Young Professional of The Year award shall be presented to an individual (age 20-40) who is achieving a successful career and has made innovative contributions to their company/community. This individual has distinguished themselves as a future leader in the business/organization.

2023 Award Recipients & Photos

Business Leader of the Year
Doug Schlatter

Young Professional of the Year
Estee Miller

Past Award Recipients

Young Professional of the Year

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