The Peoria Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Awards Banquet held on June 17th at Skye Fine Dining and Entertainment recognized outstanding business leaders, installed board members and talked about their past accomplishments and future goals.  
The members of the Peoria Chamber of Commerce recognized for their accomplishments included:
Community Service Award:  New Life Community Church
Business of the Year:  Matt Woosley State Farm Insurance Agency
New Member of the Year:  Sandie Blair of State Farm Insurance Agency
Hospitality Partner Award:  Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
Board Director of the Year:  Co-Director Trent Marr and Co-Director Scott Clark
Peoria Chamber Partner Award:  Michael Simms-Nationwide Insurance
Member of the Year:  Jeanie Watkins of Shaklee-Sharing Health
Legacy Award:  Adultcare Assistance
President’s Award:  John Wenderski of City of Peoria
Mayor’s Award: Gina Kowacz of New Life Community Church

The Board Members installed for 2009-2010 were:
Trent Marr of Tournament Player’s Challenge
Jim Dorr of Jimmij Graphic Design
Scott Clark of Impact Solutions

Debbie Utz of M & I Bank (Installed)
Jeanne Blackman of APS
Michael Ganahl of Arrowhead Community Bank
Mike Heath of SRP
Gina Kowacz New Life Community Church
Steve Shmatko- Edward Jones
Chuck Strange
George Thorne of Jobing.com
Charlene Young
Matt Woosley of State Farm
The Executive Board for the Peoria Chamber of Commerce will be elected at the June 23 Peoria Chamber Board Meeting.  For additional details, contact Diana Bedient at 623-979-3601.