February 25, 2023 at 5:03 a.m.

FR chamber names winners

FR chamber names winners
FR chamber names winners

The results are in.

Fort Recovery Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of its 2022 awards Friday.

Aimee Pottkotter was named Citizen of the Year for her volunteer work with numerous organizations in Fort Recovery, including Wendelin Sportsman Club and Win on the Wabash (WOW) Super Raffle. She served as a board member for North Valley Catholic Youth Organization in 2022 and helped keep score during CYO games, according to a press release from the chamber.

Judy Wood was also nominated for the award.

Edward Hosbach and Kim Day received “Hall of Fame” awards for serving their community over the years.

Hosbach volunteered with Fort Recovery Athletic Department, Fort Recovery Chamber of Commerce, Fort Recovery Friends of the Arts, Fort Recovery Historical Society and other organizations.

Day’s recognition stems from his time at Southwest Mercer Fire Department, serving in various roles including 21 years as fire chief.

Brockman Boeckman Funeral Home has been named Business of the Year. Its owners, Thomas Shaw and Eric Fee, have continued a tradition of caring for local families during loss, according to the press release. They also started educational meetings and programs that help the community with pre-planning and perpetuation planning, and they have sponsored several community events and volunteer regularly.

Mayor Dave Kaup recently announced the Outstanding Community Service award goes to Fort Recovery Friends of the Arts. The group provided a variety of entertainment in 2022 at Hein Amphitheater in Van Trees Park.

Beautification award recipients include:

•John and Jessica Jutte — Residential Property

•Terrence and Ashley Corwin as well as Ralph and Anita Ranly — Most Improved Dwelling

Fort Recovery High School senior Chase Kaiser, son of Eric and Amy Kaiser, will be receiving the chamber’s annual scholarship.

An awards banquet celebrating winners and nominees is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. March 12 in the auditeria at Fort Recovery Elementary/Middle School.

Tickets are available at Fort Recovery Insurance Agency, Mercer Savings Bank, Park National Bank or First Financial Bank, or by calling (419) 375-4041.
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