Serving Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky and Wood Counties
The Eastern Maumee Bay Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual Prism Awards on May 29 at Maumee Bay State Park Lodge, celebrating the outstanding businesses, organizations and individuals making a difference in our community.
The event, hosted by WTOL’s Chrys Peterson and Oregon’s Larry Schaffer, was deemed a celebration of the businesses and individuals who inspire, lead, and strengthen our community.
Each winner is making a remarkable impact and shaping the future of our region through dedication and service.
The 2025 winners are:
Nonprofit of the Year: Oregon-Northwood Rotary Club
Large Business of the Year: Hillabrand & Sons Construction
Newcomer of the Year: Happy Hideaway
Small Business of the Year: Pet Finatics
Silver Business of the Year: Alan Miller Jewelers
Person of the Year: Jeremiah Diegel
Young Person of the Year: Juakeen Baker (Lake HS) & Alexa Urbanyi (Northwood HS)
The event also celebrated several milestone anniversaries as a way to thank area businesses for their continued commitment to the community. They included:
130 Years: Toledo Refining Company
70 Years: Christ UMC Oregon Ohio and Rudolph Libbe Inc
60 Years: The GAF Society and Buckeye Broadband
30 Years: Oregon Senior Center and Heavy Duty Muffler & Truck Repair
15 Years: Hillabrand & Sons Construction
5 Years: Cleveland Cliffs
