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Naturally Lewis, Inc. Opens Voting for Annual Membership Awards

Aug 05, 2024 02:27PM ● By Kenzie Shiver

LEWIS COUNTY, NY - Naturally Lewis, Inc., is excited to open the public voting phase of the 2024 Naturally Lewis Membership Awards. This is an opportunity for the community to cast their votes and help recognize the outstanding Naturally Lewis Member businesses and organizations that have made significant contributions to our community this year.

The nominees for this year’s awards have demonstrated exceptional dedication to the growth and prosperity of Lewis County. Each nominee has met the criteria set forth by Naturally Lewis, Inc., showcasing their commitment to revitalization, job creation, quality of life, and tourism. All nominees are active members of the Naturally Lewis Membership.

Community Excellency Award | Recognizes a standout project or program led by a Lewis County community organization that demonstrates exceptional commitment to serving and enhancing the community. The winner of this award should go above and beyond to serve their community, and contribute to a well-rounded Lewis County. The 2024 Nominees are:

 Double Play Community Center | Dare to Dream Capital Project

  Hand-in-Hand Early Childhood Center | Childcare Expansion Project

 Lewis County Agricultural Society | Grandstand Redevelopment Capital Project

 

Discover Tug Hill Award | For tourism-based businesses and organizations that promote Lewis County to residents and tourists alike as the ideal place to live, work, and play. The winner of this award should bring visitors from over 50 miles away to Lewis County, provide opportunities for Lewis County residents, and promote Lewis County as a recreation destination. The 2024 nominees are:

 Adirondack Foothills Cycling Club 

 Kelpytown Kove

 Turin Highlands Lodge

 

Entrepreneur of the Year Award | Awarded to an entrepreneur whose vision and leadership have not only achieved substantial business success, but have also significantly contributed to economic growth and development in Lewis County. The 2024 nominees are:

 Christie Andrus-Nakano | The Human Factor

  Brandon & Kristin Cunningham | HumbleBee Farms & The Depot Market

 Mark Lemieux | Port Leyden Portal, LLC

 

 Naturally Lewis Outstanding Business Award | The ultimate business award of the ceremony. The winner of this award should contribute to greater economic growth and development in a variety of ways (i.e. increasing the tax base, job creation & retention), practice better business, be involved in the community, and continuously improve itself to remain competitive. The 2024 Nominees are: 

 Miller’s Meat Market

 Omnia Advanced Materials

 Open Sky Wellness Center

 

To submit your vote for the 2024 Naturally Lewis Membership Awards please visit naturallylewis.com/events/membership-awards-night. Voting will close September 1, 2024. Naturally Lewis will announce the winners at our Membership Awards Night in November. For more information about Naturally Lewis Membership, please visit naturallylewis.com.