105th Annual Awards Banquet
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Nominate a/your Business for an Award
Do you know a business that deserves to be recognized for its outstanding contributions to our community? We invite you to nominate a business for our Small Business and Large Business Awards! Your nomination helps us celebrate the hard work and dedication of businesses that make a difference in our area.
Award Categories:
- Small Business Award:
- For business with fewer than 35 employees
- Large Business Award:
- For businesses with 35 or more employees.
Judging Criteria:
- Integrity and excellence in business practices
- Exceptional customer care
- Active participation in community service
- Steady financial growth and stability
- Positive workplace culture and strong employee relations
- Commitment to education partnerships and workforce development
Eligibiltiy Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years in business
- Must be a Weatherford Chamber member in good standing
Deadline for Nominations:
- All nominations must be submitted by Friday, October. 24th
Important Information:
- You may nominate more than one business
- Self nominations are welcome
Thank you for helping us recognize the exceptioanl businesses in our community! Click below for nomination form:
CONGRATULATIONS!
2024 Award Winners
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Ambassador of the Year | Rising Star | Large Business of the Year Jamak | Small Business of the Year Buffalo Rental |
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Athena Award | Outstanding Citizen Dan Carney Vick Carney LLP | James H. Doss Award Mayor Paul Paschall Paschall Insurance Group |
Past Winners
| Award | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
| Ambassador of the Year | Molley Michel Goosehead Insurance | Gail Wirtanen Branded Corporate Services | Tim Fisher Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel | Gena Hunn Ron Hunn Insurance & Financial Solutions |
| Rising Star Award (began in 2017) | Jarrod Dickey First Bank Texas | Chad Edwards Paschall Insurance Group | Zack Smith Buffalo Rental | Luke Williams |
| Large Business | JRJ Construction | TexasBank | Film Alley-Weatherford | Jamak |
| Small Business | Fire Oak Grill | Antebellum Ale House | BentOak Capital | Buffalo Rental |
| Roger Grizzard Community Service Award | Elizabeth Baker Second Star Theatre | |||
| Athena | Cheryl Bullock | Penny Shelton | Judy White Texas Butane Co. Inc. | Elizabeth Baker Second Star Theatre Co. |
| James H. Doss | Adam Feriend JRJ Construction | John Hinton PlainsCapital Bank | Wayne Garrett BentOak Capital | Mayor Paul Paschall Paschall Insurance Group |
| Outstanding Citizen | John Forrest Parker County | The Honorable Don Marshall Chrestman | Mark Reibe TexasBank | Dan Carney Vick Carney LLP |
(began in 2017)
Service Award (2019)
(2017)