Local businesses, leaders are recognized as finalists for the annual Rockton Chamber Awards.

ROCKTON – The 2015 Annual Awards Banquet is set to be one of the best in years. There is so much excellence to celebrate from 2014, and the Rockton Chamber always celebrates in style. The finalists for the Awards are an example of how great this event really is.

The local businesses and leader highlighted as finalists all play key roles in the excellence that Rockton exudes.

Entrepreneur of the year

Sanctuary Spa

Local Dough

Rookies

Woman of Excellence

Bonnie Estrada

Erica Smith

Judy Taylor

Community Service

Kerri Wallace

Ryan Rydell

John Peterson

Business of the Year

Sanctuary Spa

Gary J. Bach Agency

Local Dough

Pride of Rockton

Dairyhaus

John Peterson

Rockton Lions Club

Lifetime Achievement

John Peterson

Hononegah High School

Gary Bach

Winners will be announced at the Banquet, held on April 10 – 5:30 p.m. at the American Center in downtown Rockton. Although there is only one winner for each award, all these finalists deserve recognition for the things they do to make Rockton so great.

NorthPointe Wellness is the presenting sponsor for the banquet. They are strong supporters of the Community and the Rockton Chamber.

Gus Larson, NorthPointe Campus Director, says “We at NorthPointe appreciate the commitment and dedication that the Rockton Chamber offers to our community!”

For tickets to the banquet, which is set to be one of the best in years, can be purchased through the Chamber’s website, rocktonchamber.com.