Ripley Co. Chamber Names Citizen, Educator, and Business Person Of The Year

The annual Ripley County Chamber of Commerce Dinner and Awards Ceremony was held Thursday.

Left to right: Ashlee Miller, Phil Mohr, and Steve Woolum. Photo by Miranda Boyles, Eagle Country 99.3.

(Ripley County, Ind.) – It was a night to remember, celebrating the people, businesses and organizations that help make Ripley County great. 

The Ripley County Chamber of Commerce held its annual Dinner and Awards Ceremony on Thursday night at The Saint Florian in Osgood.

Among the highlights was the award presentations for Citizen of the Year, Educator of the Year, and Business Person of the Year.

The award winners are:

  • Citizen of the Year: Former ISP Trooper Phil Mohr
  • Educator of the Year: South Ripley Junior High School teacher Ashlee Miller
  • Business Person of the Year: Realtor Steve Woolum

The ceremony also featured a best dressed contest, and….dancing, which can be seen below.

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