Award Winners Recognized at 2025 Dearborn County Chamber Dinner

The emcee of the event was Chelsie from your hometown radio station. Alongside keynote speaker Mason Parris.

(Lawrenceburg, IN) - The Dearborn County Chamber hosted their annual dinner at The Lawrenceburg Event Center on November 13. Many community members gathered for a festive evening full of awards, speeches, and great conversations.

The emcee of the event was Chelsie Shinkle, the morning DJ at Eagle Country 99.3.

Keynote speaker Mason Parris shared stories of his journey through wrestling from age four to now. He talked about learning so much on the mat at an early age, " you are out there alone, everyone watching you, every mistake you make is all on you." Although he knows he is alone on the mat he can always rely on his community to be there to support him at all stages of his career. 

The Dearborn County Chamber of Commerce Large Business of the Year is Friendship State Bank and Friendship Insurance. When accepting the award CEO Chris Meyer said, "The most important thing in being involved in the community is being able to give back."

Small Business of the Year went to Home Furniture. Home Furniture is a third-generation business that continues to remain a staple in the community after 80 years. 

The Dearborn County Young Professionals Award went to Sycamore Gas. Sycamore Gas is honored to serve the community. 

Casey Knigga won the Chairpersons Award. Casey Knigga is the owner of Casey's Outdoor Solutions, Casey's Storage Solutions, and many properties and other developments. While accepting the award Knigga expressed how thankful he is for the community.