Hardin County came to Ada on Thursday for the ninth annual Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance's annual membership meeting.

The following awards were presented:  

• Quest Federal Credit Union - 2014 Business of the Year;
• Margaret Carmean - 2014 Citizen of the Year;
• Maddie Kugel - 2014 Community Service Award; and
• Wesley Lowery - 2014 Community Service Award.

Quest Federal Credit Union received the 2014 Business of the Year based on their commitment to giving back to the Hardin County Community. Matt Jennings accepted the award on behalf of Quest Federal Credit Union, which has invested generous amounts of volunteer hours as well as monetary donations to numerous projects.

Margaret Carmean, was the recipient of the 2014 Citizen of the Year based on her dedication to helping others and improving our community.  As a retired school teacher, Carmean has volunteered countless hours to our community and support for various organizations and events.

Two Community Service Awards were given out last night for the first time. Both recipients were awarded the 2014 Community Service Award based on the many hours of community service and dedication. 

Maddie Kugel received the award for creating a wonderful dog park, while also improving one of Kenton’s parks.

Wesley Lowery received the award for replacing an old tornado siren in the Village of Alger.

Over 200 were in attendance at the event held at Ohio Northern University’s McIntosh Center.  Patron sponsors for the evening included: Buckeye Machine Fabricators, Inc.; Hardin Memorial Hospital; Liberty National Bank; Ohio Northern University; and Quest Federal Credit Union.

Approved by Alliance members during the annual meeting were the 2015 officers and Board of Directors.

The Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance is a non-profit organization that encompasses four divisions in one – Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development, Tourism, and Community Development.  For more information regarding the Alliance, contact