Local businesses recognized at Broken Arrow Chamber Gala

Source: Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce

The Broken Arrow Chamber hosted its Annual Awards Gala at River Spirit Casino Resort. This year’s black-tie Mardi Gras-themed celebration was a vibrant and elegant evening, honoring outstanding achievements in business and community leadership in Broken Arrow. Guests enjoyed a festive atmosphere with live music from local favorite, King Cabbage Brass Band.  

This year, 16 awards were presented to a diverse group of businesses and business leaders. The selection process was led by a committee that includes past award recipients.

 Below are the awards that were given out on Saturday and the recipients:  

• Volunteer of the Year: Kim Vento, Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center*
• Community Advocate of the Year: Farrah Fulps, Farrah Fulps Investments
• Manufacturer of the Year: CymStar
• Non-Profit of the Year: Broken Arrow Senior Center 
• Minority Owned Business of the Year: RedWoodard Small Business Solutions
• Business-Person of the Year: Kellen Cowan, Newave Solutions, LLC
• Small Business of the Year (15 or fewer employees): JADE Antiques & Vintage Boutiques 
• Mid-Size Business of the Year (16-50 employees): Adept Patriot Services
• Large Business of the Year (51+ employees): Tedford Insurance
• Difference Maker Award: Jim Fram, Community Growth Strategies, LLC
• Chairman’s Award: Greg Graham, First National Bank & Trust Co. Broken Arrow
• Total Resource Campaign Top Producer: Mike Scrimsher, Royal Printing*
• Total Resource Campaign Top Increase in Sales: Kelly Beyer, Manpower*
• Chamber Ambassador of the Year: David Pickel, Brightway Insurance-David Pickel Agency*
• Police Officer of the Year: Detective Leon ‘Trechi’ Rademacher III, BAPD**
• Firefighter of the Year: Firefighter Wes Moody, BAFD**

“The Broken Arrow Chamber is proud to celebrate the hard work, dedication, and success of our local businesses and leaders,” said James Bell, President & CEO of the Broken Arrow Chamber. “These awards recognize the impact our members have on our community, and we are honored to highlight their achievements,” Bell said.