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Atchison Chamber recognizes success

By Brian Hagen

01/29/2018

(KAIR)--Held under a Hollywood theme, the spotlight was on Atchison success, as the Atchison Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual banquet Saturday night.

A who's who of Atchison business leaders, with many dressed in character for “A Night at the Movies” were in attendance at the Atchison Event Center as a ceremony, complete with the annual presentation of awards, was held.

Named as the Chamber of Commerce Ambassador of the Year was Kelsey Wolfe, who represents the Atchison Family YMCA.

The Excellence in Leadership award was presented to Jesse Greenly for his community involvement, including his three years of facilitating the Leadership Atchison County class.

Earning the Entrepreneur of the Year award were Derek and Kelly Franklin, the owners of Atchison's downtown Hardware Store.

The Atchison Rotary Club was named the Organization of the Year, while the Tourism Award was presented to Paul Lundgren, the driver of the Atchison Chamber's trolley and coach.

The 2017 Quality of Life Award was presented to Rick Berger, whose accomplishments include the effort to renovate the Atchison Area YMCA.

Named as Team of the Year was the Boys and Girls Club of Atchison, with the efforts of Sean Crittendon, George Ross, Joseph Curry, Cindy Hoverson, Kathy Mountz, and Rosalee Wilkinson, all cited.

The final award of the evening went to the Business of the Year, which was bestowed on Paolucci's one of Atchison's oldest businesses, as operated by the Begley family.

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