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2023 Summit Award Winners
Non-Profit of the Year
AHEC-West
AHEC-West strives to improve access to and promote quality in healthcare through education and collaboration. With many partners in the region, AHEC West provides a variety of services to those in need, including those who suffer from substance use disorder, behavioral and mental health disorder, homelessness, and much more.
Leader of the Year
Lisa Wagoner
Lisa is vice-president of M&T Bank, has helped shape many leaders and associates into wonderful professionals during her 30 years with M&T Bank. Lisa and her team members go above and beyond delivering excellent customer service and serving the community. She can be counted on to persevere during tough situations, to provide guidance, to serve as a mento to all career stages, and to volunteer on countless occasions.
Entrepreneur of the Year
Cody Jose
Cody is involved in the community as co-owner of Shoe's Insulating, which provides spray foam insulation for commercial/residential spaces, program manager of Mineral County Parks & Recreation, and many volunteer positions such as a member of the Mineral County CVB board of directors, Fountain Fire Department board of directors, and Friends of Jennings Randolph Lake. Shoe's Insulating is a newer small business and Cody has already demonstrated all of the attributes of an entrepreneurial professional as she works to grow the business using social media, positive customer interaction, and her chamber membership.
Small Business of the Year
State Farm--Hayward Wilson
Hayward has served Mineral County since 2000. The entire office comes to work everyday to do what is best for their customers and the community. The office goes above and beyond to make sure customers are satisfied with all their insurance needs. It doesn't matter the day or the time, Hayward is there for his customers. Each year, he donates to various county organizations, school athletics and other local organizations.
Business Leader of the Year
UPMC Western Maryland
UPMC Western Maryland, is driven to serve the community by providing outstanding patient care and to shape tomorrow's health system through clinical and technological innovations, research, and education. For many decades UPMC has been one of the largest employers and a major contributor to the economy in the region. They employ over 400 Mineral County residents, and have a Primary Care/Outpatient Center located in Short Gap. State of the art medical equipment, coupled with top quality care, brings some the nation's top healthcare resources close to home for Mineral County.
2023 Summit Award Winners
Non-Profit of the Year
AHEC-West
AHEC-West strives to improve access to and promote quality in healthcare through education and collaboration. With many partners in the region, AHEC West provides a variety of services to those in need, including those who suffer from substance use disorder, behavioral and mental health disorder, homelessness, and much more.
Leader of the Year
Lisa Wagoner
Lisa is vice-president of M&T Bank, has helped shape many leaders and associates into wonderful professionals during her 30 years with M&T Bank. Lisa and her team members go above and beyond delivering excellent customer service and serving the community. She can be counted on to persevere during tough situations, to provide guidance, to serve as a mento to all career stages, and to volunteer on countless occasions.
Entrepreneur of the Year
Cody Jose
Cody is involved in the community as co-owner of Shoe's Insulating, which provides spray foam insulation for commercial/residential spaces, program manager of Mineral County Parks & Recreation, and many volunteer positions such as a member of the Mineral County CVB board of directors, Fountain Fire Department board of directors, and Friends of Jennings Randolph Lake. Shoe's Insulating is a newer small business and Cody has already demonstrated all of the attributes of an entrepreneurial professional as she works to grow the business using social media, positive customer interaction, and her chamber membership.
Small Business of the Year
State Farm--Hayward Wilson
Hayward has served Mineral County since 2000. The entire office comes to work everyday to do what is best for their customers and the community. The office goes above and beyond to make sure customers are satisfied with all their insurance needs. It doesn't matter the day or the time, Hayward is there for his customers. Each year, he donates to various county organizations, school athletics and other local organizations.
Business Leader of the Year
UPMC Western Maryland
UPMC Western Maryland, is driven to serve the community by providing outstanding patient care and to shape tomorrow's health system through clinical and technological innovations, research, and education. For many decades UPMC has been one of the largest employers and a major contributor to the economy in the region. They employ over 400 Mineral County residents, and have a Primary Care/Outpatient Center located in Short Gap. State of the art medical equipment, coupled with top quality care, brings some the nation's top healthcare resources close to home for Mineral County.
Chamber Board Member of the Year
Ashley Rotruck
Ashley
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