MEDFORD, Ore.- The Chamber of Medford and Jackson County hosted the 2024 Excellence in Business Awards Thursday night at Rogue X.
The chamber hosts this annual event to shine a spotlight on the outstanding achievements of local businesses and professionals.
These individuals and businesses demonstrate exceptional commitment, innovation and leadership within the community.
The special night featured 11 awards, most notably a Special Service Recognition, which hasn’t been awarded by the chamber in seven years.
Medford’s now retired City Manager Brian Sjothun took home the award, saying his name might be on it, but this is really the City of Medford’s award.
“I believe that we have been successful, which leads us together to being significant and we’ve all been a part of being something significant in this community. What would you do if you could not fail? Now go do it,” Sjothun said in his acceptance speech.
2024 Excellence in Business Award winners:
First Citizen Award: John Watt
Retailer of the Year Award: Chick-fil-a
Member of the Year Award: Rogue Valley Zipline
New Member of the Year Award: Nicholas Wherry
Outstanding Corporate Citizen: For-profit Award: Star Body Works
Outstanding Corporate Citizen: Non-profit Award: Youth 71-Five Ministries
Business Excellence Award: Small: Rogue Tech Pros
Business Excellence Award: Medium: Hunter Communications
Business Excellence Award: Large: Pacific Power
Rising Star Award: Hannah Reinhardt
Special Service Recognition: Brian Sjothun
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