Our Annual Banquet gives us a chance to slow down and CONNNECT with the Chamber mission. Businesses, politicians, non-profits, and a few oddballs gather together to share a meal and recognize the progress we've made in the past year. This year's award recipients have gone above and beyond to make CONNECTIONS in our community. Their enthusiasm for Winchester and Clark County is contagious. We hope everyone is inspired by their accomplishments. Thank you to the auction item donors, the bidders and everyone who came out to BCTC that evening.
Business of the Year: Hamilton Brooks Designs
Amanda Adam's owns a business that just didn't succeed, it brought people together, it supported the local economy and added energy to the community and gave Winchester Clark County another reason to be proud and to connect - a very strong Chamber word for 2026. The owner Amanda Adams became an encourager of downtown Winchester and supporter. She helped others advocate for their own businesses with more confidence. She gives back to the community and cheers them on. She's even created a commercial that showcased Winchester on social media and reached more than 1,000,000 views.
Citizen of the Year: Carolyn Burtner
Carolyn greets everyone with an infectious smile and a sincere compliment. The accumulation of 45 years of steady volunteerism includes PTA presidents or coach, Scorekeeper for middle school basketball, water aerobics teacher and most school activities like Truth or Consequences, Dollars and Cents and passing out refreshments to many nonprofit and church events. She is known for her famous German chocolate cake (auctioned off that night.) She served as a public health educator for Clark County Public Health and taught life saving programs of suicide prevention and tobacco session. She successfully completed certification for tobacco free schools for Clark County. She was a pioneer board member of Clark County Chapter of Alcohol Substance Abuse.
Director of the Year: Betty Jane Glasscock
Betty Jane Glasscock of Court Street Gifts has backbone, ideas, and opinions. She is loyal in the strongest sense of the word to her friends, to downtown and to the chamber. Anyone that works with her knows that communication can become its own adventure. Her leadership was felt throughout the chamber. She served on the board, helped with special events, helped plan the banquet, serves on the golf Scramble committee, has donated items, has given financially and volunteers her time year after year. Her business was also recognized for helping hold downtown together for more than 20 years. She grew the business that reflected her heart.
Community Service Award: Ken Howard
Ken Howard has served as an educator helping shape young people through guidance, discipline, patience, and encouragement. For 27 years his impact continued through athletics where he served as middle school Athletic Director and helped start middle school baseball in Clark County. Football also received the needed help as well. He is a Potter and small business owner who ensures craftmanship, patience and pride in The Winchester Art Guild and The Winchester Clark County Farmers Market.
Non-Profit of the Year: Clark County Animal Shelter
The Animal Shelter has touched thousands of lives through direct service, public response, prevention, education, and community support. Their work has reached families in moments of stress, answered urgent needs across the county and provided practical help when needed the most. They distributed more than 11,200 lbs of food, provided more than 1300 preventive care services, administered more than 2100 vaccinations, and responded to more than 1200 service calls.
