Greater Enid Chamber of Commerce
ANNUAL AWARD RECIPIENTS
CITIZEN OF THE YEAR 2023 : George Pankonin 2022 : Dr . Barry & Roxanne Pollard 2021 : Janet Cordell 2020 : No banquet ( pandemic ) 2019 : Mike Ruby 2018 : Bill Shewey 2017 : Lew Meibergen 2015 : Dr . Jim Strate 2014 : Dick McKnight 2013 : Doug Frantz 2012 : Sandy Howard 2011 : Stan Brownlee 2010 : Herman Hackett 2009 : Mary Stallings 2008 : Thelma J . Gungoll 2007 : Harold Hamm 2006 : Lew Ward 2005 : Paul Allen 2004 : John Cromwell 2003 : Bill Athey 2002 : Dr . Jerry Blankenship 2001 : Dr . Robert Shuttee 2000 : Margaret Buvinger 1999 : Dan Dillingham 1998 : Pat Blevins 1997 : Kenneth Simpson 1996 : David Earl 1995 : Bill Munn 1994 : Bill Humphrey 1993 : Garrison E . ( Garry ) Munger 1992 : Bert Mackie 1991 : Dr . John Charles Ogle 1990 : Changed to fiscal yearannual banquet held in Feb 1991 1989 : Lloyd Long 1988 : Walter Scheffe 1987 : Dolores Mathews 1986 : David Nicholas 1985 : J . W . Hill 1984 : George Wilson 1983 : Ted Coldiron 1982 : Glenn , Stella Rockwell 1981 : Bob Greer 1980 : Leon Cook 1979 : Margaret Buvinger 1978 : Ralph Goley 1977 : Bob Weaver 1976 : Dr . Clifford Shirley 1975 : Jane Champlin 1974 : Ken Martin 1973 : Bill Gray 1972 : Sgt . B . D . Booth 1971 : O ' Dell Looper 1970 : Joe Franks 1969 : Harry E . Cummins , Sr . 1968 : Orville Clinesmith 1967 : H . B . " Heinie " Bass 1966 : DeWitt Waller 1965 : John Vater , Sr . 1964 : A . F . Butts 1963 : E . G . Wilmoth 1962 : George E . Failing 1961 : Dave Hackney
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BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR : 2023 : Lafe Coldwater , Enid Axe 2022 : Clint Beagley & Peter Dillingham , No Man ’ s Land Foods 2021 : Kyle Williams , Hammer Williams Co . 2020 : No banquet ( pandemic ) 2019 : Greg Hodgen , Groendyke Transport 2018 : Matt Habibi , Universal Management 2017 : Myrl Mortenson , HANOR 2016 : John Berg , Triangle Insurance 2015 : Blevins Family – Jumbo Foods 2014 : Connie Sturgeon-Hart , Chick-fil-A 2013 : April Danahy , Security National Bank 2012 : Dr . Barry Pollard 2011 : Mickey Stowers 2010 : Continental Resources , Advance Food Company , Groendyke Transport , Atwoods , Lew & Myra Ward , Security National Bank , the Dillingham Family , Parrish Enterprises Ltd ., Northcutt Auto Group 2009 : Kathy Janes , TPI Staffing Services , Inc . 2008 : Cheri Ezzell , Community Development Support Association 2007 : Lew Meibergen , Johnston Enterprises 2006 : Dr . Jim Strate , Autry Technology Center 2005 : Harold Hamm , Continental Resources 2004 : Geoff Helm , Advance Food Company 2003 : Brian Atwood , Atwoods 2002 : Mike Cooper , SWB 2001 : Jack Baldwin , CadCom 2000 : Mark Dick-Mid-America Wholesale 1999 : Steve & Lynn Biddle 1998 : Richard Singer 1997 : Paul Allen 1996 : John Groendyke 1995 : Leonard Northcutt 1994 : Gary Hulse 1993 : Harold Hamm 1992 : Dick Autry 1991 : Sam Wilenzick 1990 : No banquet 1989 : Dan Dillingham 1988 : Lew Ward 1987 : Bill Allen , CEO , Union Equity 1986 : Advance Meat Co .
CIVIC IMPROVEMENT AWARD ( S ): 2023 : Kelly & Ty Tompkins , Tox Murillo 2022 : The Kyle Williams Family “ The One ” 2021 : EHS Performing Arts & Athletic Center 2020 : No banquet ( pandemic ) 2019 : RSVP / Retired Senior Volunteer Prog 2018 : 4RKids Mini Golf Course 2017 : 81 Ranch ( Marlin & April Esau ) 2016 : Leonardo ’ s Children ’ s Museum 2015 : Northern Okla . College Enid Campus 2014 : Enid High School University Center 2013 : CDSA Non-Profit Center & City of Enid for the Renaissance Projects
2012 : Enid Noon AMBUC Park 2011 : Cherokee Strip Reg . Heritage Center 2010 : Enid Public Schools 2009 : Enid Public Schools Foundation 2008 : James W . Strate Center 2007 : City of Enid Centennial Clean-up , Kenwood Historic District 2006 : City of Enid & Bob Berry 2005 : YWCA 2004 : Integris Bass Baptist Health Center 2003 : Civitan Homes , United Methodist Retirement Community 2002 : YMCA & StarTek 2001 : Garfield County Child Advocacy Council Children ’ s Campus 2000 : Oklahoma Storm Basketball Team 1999 : Enid Symphony Center & David Allen Memorial Ballpark 1998 : Boy Scouts Center 1997 : Adventure Quest 1996 : Enid Lights Up the Plains & Bartunek Winery 1995 : University Center of Enid , Home of EHEP , & Leonardo ' s Discovery Warehouse 1994 : Humphrey Heritage Village 1993 : Vance Air Force Base 1992 : Midgley Museum , Pride in Property , Kenwood Park , & Sonic Drive In 1991 : Gary Hulse Clothing , Bass Memorial Baptist Hospital , Gungoll , Jackson , Collins & Box , Gaslight Theatre 1990 : No banquet 1989 : Pegasys , Enid Public School Foundation 1988 : Robert Greer Dually Diagnosed Center , Enid-Phillips Symphony Orchestra , Taft School-A neighborhood Beautification project . 1987 : Golden Oaks Village-Phase III , Cherokee Strip Conference Center 1986 : David Nicholas for restoration work around downtown square / Enid AM AMBUCS 1985 : Women In Construction-Gazebo on the Courthouse Lawn , Honorable mention for Dr . James O . DeFoe for Summerfest ' 86 , Meadowlake Beautification 1984 : City of Enid ' s water development project , Enid Ballet Theatre , Paul J . Crosslin Memorial Park , Vance Air Force Base , Oakwood Mall , Williamsburg Square , Mitchell & DeClerck Building , Oakwood National Bank 1983 : Sunset Plaza , Meadows Point Apartments , Enid Health Center 1982 : Heritage Hills Shopping Center 1981 : The Western Co ., J . A . S . Center 1980 : American Standard Life Building , North , Chesterfield Cylinder Co ., George E . Failing expansion , Hughes Drilling Co ., Halliburton Services 1979 : Springs Medical Building 1978 : Security National Bank Drive-Thru 1977 : City of Enid Offices