2016 Economic Impact Awards

SBJ Staff

Posted online August 1, 2016 | 7:22 pm

The Economic Impact Awards recognize businesses for their financial performance, growth, community involvement and overall impact on the Ozarks community. Economic Impact honors are awarded in four categories based on years of business, with a top honor based on judges scores and announced during the awards ceremony. Judges took into account company revenue figures and answers to a handful of essay questions.

2016 Lifetime Achievement in Business: Peter Herschend

Entrepreneurs of the Year: John and Billy McQueary

Philanthropic Business of the Year: Jared Enterprises Inc.

Business Advocate of the Year: Rep. Eric Burlison

Community Involvement Champion: Crista Hogan

Charitable Nonprofit of the Year: Isabel's House

Category Finalists:

1-5 Years in Operation

6-15 Years in Operation

16-29 Years in Operation

30+ Years in Operation

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