The Knox County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the recipients of the 110th Annual Awards, recognizing excellence, leadership, and service across our community.
Honorees will be celebrated at the Annual Awards Dinner on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Highland Woods Community Center. Doors open at 5:30 PM, with dinner and the program beginning at 6:30 PM.
This year’s honorees include: Trent Auto Sales (Small Business of the Year), Ewing Printing Company (Large Business of the Year), Cindi Daniels (Business Woman of the Year), Angela Holscher (Educator of the Year), Anthony (Tony) S. Burkhart (C. James McCormick Community Leader of the Year), Tim and Linda Yochum (Public Servant of the Year), and First City Music Festival, Inc. (Nonprofit of the Year).
“We are excited to celebrate the outstanding contributions of these individuals and organizations,” said Knox County Chamber of Commerce President Michelle Smith. “Each of these honorees plays a critical role in shaping the future of our community, and it’s an honor to recognize their hard work, dedication, and impact.”