Outstanding Young Professionals - Class of 2017

We are excited to announce the selection of twelve local employees to receive Outstanding Young Professional awards.  Members of the OYP Class of 2017 were  chosen based on their contributions to the Washington-area, both in business and volunteer service.  We had a number of excellent candidates nominated for the award, and it is clear the future is bright for the greater Washington area.  Thank you to everyone who took time to make a nomination!  

The OYP Class of 2017 includes:

• Jon Ballmann - Ballmann Earthworks
• Stephanie Boland - NOA Medical Industries
• Chris Eckelkamp - Bank of Washington
• Bill Hellebusch - Mercy Hospital Washington
• Robert Jasper - St. Francis Borgia Regional High School
• Gregg Jones - Missourian
• Apryl Logan - WSFP / National Fire Suppression
• Elizabeth Mades - School District of Washington
• Sal Maniaci - City of Washington
• Matthew Riechers - Riechers Tire & Auto
• Kelsey Scheer - School District of Washington
• Savannah Wigger - Dreamtime Princess Events

Award winners will be recognized at the Member Luncheon on Monday, September 25.  The luncheon will be held at 11:30 a.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall (upper level) in Washington.  Cost is $12/person.  Please RSVP to Cheryl at the Chamber Office (636-239-2715 x102) by Friday, September 15.  View a printable invitation.

A special supplement, featuring the 2017 recipients and the businesses they represent, will be published in the September 27th edition of The Missourian.

The OYP awards were established in 2013 by the Chamber and the Missourian Publishing Company to recognize the up-and-coming generation of Washingtonians.  Including the Class of 2017, we have honored 60 Outstanding Young Professionals.  Members of past classes are listed on our Award Winners page.  Nomination forms, along with requirements and nomination procedures are available for the 2018 Outstanding Young Professional awards.

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