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            • 2026 PACC Annual Awards & ATHENA Celebration

              Presented by OhioHealth and Competitive Edge HR

                                     

              The most anticipated Chamber event of the year, this celebration highlights the successes of our businesses, organizations, and leaders with the presentation of the the Pickerington Area Chamber Business Awards: Rising Star, Nonprofit of the Year, and Business of the Year, as well as the Pickerington Area Chamber ATHENA Awards: ATHENA Leadership, Emerging ATHENA, and Youth ATHENA awards. The VTFD also presents the Doug Barr Safety Award. Join us as we raise a glass to the companies, organizations, members, and volunteers who partner with us to be the voice of business, create jobs, mentor the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs, and help our members thrive. Register here for the event!

              The Awards Committee has selected these finalists for the following awards:

            • Rising Star Award

              The Rising Star Awards are given to businesses which have contributed to the economic vitality and demonstrated an unusual faith in the future business climate of the Pickerington Area. The business must have operated for fewer than five years and be a member in good standing of the Pickerington Area Chamber. 

              2026 Nominees:
              Gameday Men's Health
              Johnson's Real Ice Cream
              The Meade Law Group

              Award Sponsored by Fairfield Federal

            • Nonprofit of the Year

              The Nonprofit of the Year Award is given to an organization which has provided outstanding service to the Pickerington/Violet Township Communities, demonstrated sound management practices and exceptional leadership. The organization must have operated for at least three years and be a member in good standing of the Pickerington Area Chamber.

              2026 Nominees:
              Lancaster-Fairfield Community Action Agency 
              OUCU Financial 
              The Lighthouse

              Award Sponsored by Cardo's Pizza & Tavern

            • Business of the Year

              The Business of the Year Awards are given to businesses which have contributed to the economic vitality and demonstrated an unusual faith in the future business climate of the Pickerington Area. The business must have operated for at least five years and be a member in good standing of the Pickerington Area Chamber. 

              2026 Nominees:
              Columbus Hardscapes
              Key Companies
              Z Promotions

              Award Sponsored by City of Pickerington

            • The ATHENA Leadership Award

              The ATHENA Leadership Award is presented to an individual or organization who demonstrates the qualities embodied in the ATHENA Leadership Model and who:

              • Is a member in good standing of the Pickerington Area Chamber of Commerce (all employees of the member company are also eligible)
              • Demonstrates excellence, creativity, and initiative in her/his business or profession
              • Provides valuable service to improve the quality of life for others in her/his community
              • Clearly serves as a role model for young women both personally and professionally
                 

              2026 Winner:
              Dr. Alesia Gillison, Pickerington Schools

              Award Sponsored by Competitive Edge HR
               

              The Emerging ATHENA Leadership Award

              The Emerging ATHENA Leadership Award is presented to an individual or organization who demonstrates the qualities embodied in the ATHENA Leadership Model and who:

              • Is a member in good standing of the Pickerington Area Chamber of Commerce (all employees of the member company are also eligible)
              • Has fewer than 12 years of leadership experience in their current career field/industry
              • Demonstrates excellence, creativity, and initiative in her/his business or profession
              • Provides valuable service to improve the quality of life for others in her/his community
              • Clearly serves as a role model for young women both personally and professionally
                 

              2026 Nominees:
              Kaylie Eisel Fellers, Pickerington Food Pantry
              Shannon Young-Frey, Edward Jones

              Award Sponsored by Z Promotions
               

              The Youth ATHENA Leadership Award

              Youth ATHENA Nominees are young women within the Pickerington Local High Schools who meet each of the following criteria:

              • Lives in Pickerington and attends Pickerington North or Central High School
              • Demonstrates excellence, creativity, and initiative in her school activities
              • Provides valuable service to improve the quality of life for others in her community
              • Clearly serves as a role model for young women both personally and professionally
                 

              2026 Nominees:
              Chana Jerome, Pickerington High School Central
              Radhika Shah, Pickerington High School North
              Trianna Quach, Pickerington High School North

              Award Sponsored by Kiddie Academy Pickerington