The finalists have been named for the 12th annual Washington County Business Awards, which will be presented Wednesday, Feb. 23, at the Hager Hall Grand Ballroom in Hagerstown.
The optional black-tie event will begin with a cocktail reception at 5 p.m. followed by a banquet dinner at 6:15 p.m. WHAG's Pieter Bickford and Mary King will emcee the awards ceremony.
Before the ceremony, The Phantasmics, a musical theater ensemble from the Barbara Ingram School for the Arts, will perform a collection of song and dance routines based on the popular television show "Glee."
The performance will include a preview of their upcoming all-school musical, Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Phantom of the Opera."
The event is co-hosted by the Hagerstown-Washington County Chamber of Commerce and the Hagerstown-Washington County Economic Development Commission.
The awards and finalists, selected from a pool of nearly 100 nominees, follow in alphabetical order:
At Your Service
Awarded to a Washington County retail or service business for undertaking actions that generate customer loyalty and satisfaction:
Finalists named for Washington County Business Awards
- The Columbia Bank
- Frederick Seibert & Associates, Inc.
- Global Data Consultants
Going Green
Awarded to a Washington County business that has integrated specific "green" initiatives into its products or service offerings and/or operating practices and procedures:
- Habitat ReStore
- Housing Authority of the City of Hagerstown
- Meritus Medical Center
Impact
Awarded to a Washington County business that has demonstrated product or service quality, innovation, strong community involvement, high standards in business practice, commitment to the community and has established a successful business:
- Cinetic Landis Corp.
- Emerald Pointe, LLC
- Hagerstown Community College
Nonprofit Impact
Recognizes and honors a local 501(c)(3) organization that improves the lives of those it serves. The recipient receives an unrestricted grant of $1,000, made possible by the Community Foundation of Washington County. Eligible companies must be recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) organization and staff an office in Washington County:
- Habitat for Humanity of Washington County
- Meritus Healthcare Foundation
- United Way of Washington County
Small Business
Awarded to a Washington County business with fewer than 25 employees that has increased employment and/or production and/or introduced an innovative product or service:
- Homewood Suites by Hilton
- Tiger's Eye Benefits Consulting
- Tri-State Printing, Inc.
Business Person of the Year
Awarded to a Washington County business person who has demonstrated excellence in business, enhanced the image of the business community and/or has provided superior service to business and the community as a whole:
- Timothy Henry
- James Pierne
- Charles Sekula
If you go
What: The 12th annual Washington County Business Awards
When: Wednesday, Feb. 23, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Hager Hall Grand Ballroom, Hagerstown
How to register: Go to www.hagerstown.org/ or call the Chamber of Commerce at 301-739-2015, ext. 100, or send e-mail to chamber@hagerstown.org.
Price: $50 per person, $500 for tables of 10. For every ticket sold, $10 will be donated to the Barbara Ingram School for the Arts.
