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Chamber of commerce announces Pacesetter of the Year finalists
Nevada Herald
Members of the Nevada/Vernon County Chamber of Commerce have selected finalists in each of six Pacesetter of the Year categories., to be awarded during the chamber's annual banquet on Feb. 26.
The process identifies those members of the Vernon County community who are being honored for their outstanding contribution.
In addition to the Pacesetter of the Year Awards, an Outstanding Educator from each school district in the county will be recognized. All awards and recognition will be presented at the Chamber's annual banquet on Saturday, Feb. 26, at the Eagles Lodge in Nevada. The following nominees are listed in alphabetical order.
Finalists are:
Agri-Business
| Deems Farm Equipment | Jim Hardin Farms |
| University of MO Extension |
Small Business Pacesetter
| Eye Care Professionals | Greenfield's Harvest House |
Dr. Ron Schowengerdt, DDS
Large Business Pacesetter | |
| Cottey College | |
| Heartland Behavioral Health Services |
3M Company 2004
Community Improvement PRIDE | |
| Habitat for Humanity | Nevada TeleCenter telemedicine program |
Vernon County Drug Court program
Business Leadership PRIDE | |
| Aquila | |
| First National Bank | Heartland Behavioral Health Services |
Individual Pacesetter of the Year:
Sam Foursha
| Dr. Warren Lovinger | Dr. Jason Meisenheimer |
Wayne Neal IMPACT Award.
The Nevada Aquatic Park Complex and Champion Diamonds
Admission is open to all chamber members and honorees and guests. Tickets are available in advance only and must be purchased before noon on Friday, Feb. 25, at the Chamber office, 201 East Cherry, Nevada.