JACKSON, Wyo. — The Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce’s 57th Annual Chamber Awards were given out last Friday night at the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar to a selection of outstanding local businesses and individuals.
Awards presented include the following: 2022 Small Business of the Year went to Creekside Market, 2022 Large Business of the Year – Persephone & Picnic; Rising Star – Andrew Munz; 2022 Citizen of the Year – Cam Sholly, 2022 Nonprofit of the Year, Teton County Search & Rescue, and the Green-to-Green Award Winner went to Teton Science Schools.
Sholly, the Yellowstone National Park Superintendent, was recognized for his response to the Yellowstone floods. Just before his sold-out show at the Mangy Moose, comedian and performer Andrew Munz accepted his Rising Star Award, which is given to a community member under 40 for rising through the ranks and bringing about positive impacts in the community.
The ceremony began with a keynote address by Chamber President Rick Howe, who spoke on his focus on supporting Jackson’s small business community and providing the resources they need.
“Small enterprises make up more than 99% of the businesses in the United States, and they employ nearly half of all U.S. workers, said Howe. “Small business supports all other businesses, supports community events, community fundraisers, provides volunteers, and the list goes on.”
Former Chamber board member and state legislator Clarene Law was also recognized at the ceremony. Law, who recently passes away was a longtime resident of the Jackson community, two-time Citizen of the Year award-winner and local business owner herself, was awarded the first-ever Chamber Legacy Award.
