The Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce announced today the winners of its prestigious community awards. Winners were recognized for their excellence in business and community during 2020 at the 99th Annual Celebration Show.
Small Business of the Year
Winners of the 2020 Small Business of the Quarter were automatically nominated for this award and included: Martinez Law Firm; Flip Side Ninja Park; My Other Mother Child Care Center and Preschool; and Red Barn Donuts. The winner is My Other Mother Child Care Center and Preschool. Founded in 1992, it has a dedicated group of families including many second-generation clients. One of their biggest successes in 2020 was being able to keep their doors open and have no service interruptions. This was due to a large percentage of front-line workers entrusting them with the safety of their children.
The Rogers-Lowell Spirit Award
Each year, the Chamber recognizes a Rogers-Lowell Area organization, business or other group for its significant contribution to the betterment of our community with the Rogers-Lowell Spirit Award. This is an award for those who have given above and beyond to the community. This year's Spirit Award is for all of the Rogers-Lowell Area healthcare workers - from nurses, technicians, senior caretakers, aids, physicians, EMTs, and first responders, to all of those who support them.
"Thank you for recognizing our community's health care workers and showing your appreciation and gratitude for their unwavering dedication in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic over the past year," said Eric Pianalto, President of Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas. Denten Park, CEO of Northwest Health, said, "This Spirit Award is for all of our health care workers across the region, who are passionately giving their hearts to caring for our community. We know who you are, and we appreciate you very much." Pianalto and Park accepted the award on behalf of the entire health care community.
The Dick Trammel Good Neighbor Award (Rogers) and Elbert S. Graham / Elza Tucker Award (Lowell)
This year, after an unprecedented year, the Chamber did not recognize an individual for both of these awards, but rather, awarded them to all of the Rogers-Lowell Area teachers, volunteers, and support staff in our school district.
The Dick Trammel Good Neighbor Award - the Rogers community's highest honor - was first awarded in 1974. The award is presented each year to individuals who have contributed to the betterment of Rogers and and the region.
The highest award for outstanding service to the community of Lowell is the Elbert S. Graham / Elza Tucker Award, named in their honor. It was also first awarded in 1974 and recognizes individuals for significant contribution to the betterment of the Lowell community.
Dr. Marlin Berry, Superintendent of the Rogers School District, said, "On behalf of our Rogers and Lowell educators, which includes not only teachers, but also administrators, support staff and volunteers, I am honored to accept these prestigious awards from the Rogers and Lowell communities. They have been heroes for our communities."
