And The Award Goes To…

The Grandview Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual GRANDYs Award Dinner on Thursday, October 17th, 2024. This year's event was extra special as the Chamber introduced four new award categories that were voted on by the public: Business of the Year, Nonprofit of the Year, Community Champion, and Excellence in Leadership.

Businesses were recognized for their achievements throughout the year, including milestone anniversaries, major projects and expansions, and opening a new business. Additionally, three individuals were honored with special awards: the Social Champion Award, Chamber Champion Award, and Most Valuable Volunteer.

The delicious dinner was catered by Wingz & More, and their dessert bar was a hit with warm, fresh cookies and ice cream and all the toppings! Over 35 guests went home with a bottle of wine or liquor from the Wine & Whiskey Pull. Rodney Richards was the lucky winner of the 50/50 raffle, taking home $210!

The GRANDYs Award Dinner is a wonderful way to celebrate the success of Grandview businesses and individuals. It is also an opportunity for the community to come together and show their appreciation for those who make a positive impact on the city.

GRANDY Award Winners:

• Business of the Year: FavTrip Grandview
  Nominees: FavTrip Grandview, Kansas City National Security Campus, Simply Grand Kitchen & Creamery, Transparent Brewing Company, Keystone KC, Studio Plush

• Nonprofit of the Year: Grandview Assistance Program
  Nominees: Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Grandview Assistance Program, Grandview Education Foundation, Wayside Waifs, Flourish Furniture Bank, House of Compassion, Minding the Gap, KC South Rotary Club

• Community Champion: Annette Turnbaugh
  Nominees: Peterson Manufacturing, Annette Turnbaugh, City of Grandview, Thomas Rousey, Laura Tate, Prier Products, Kristen Goodson

• Excellence in Leadership: Dr. Kenny Rodrequez, Grandview C-4 Superintendent
  John Maloney, Kenny Rodrequez, Sandra Jones, Mary Kay Bader, Nanette Middleton, Cemal Gungor

• Social Champion Award: Juliana Totta, Hawthorn Bank

• Chamber Champion Award: David Carranza, City of Grandview

• Most Valuable Volunteer: Kristen Goodson, Peterson Manufacturing

The GRANDYs Award Dinner was a great success. It was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the achievements of Grandview businesses and individuals. The Chamber is already looking forward to next year's event!

See the full photo album on our Facebook Page!

Other recognitions throughout the evening included:

Milestone Anniversaries:

• Cartwright Tree Care - 25 Year Anniversary

• Kansas City National Security Campus Managed by Honeywell FMT - 75 Year Anniversary

• Wayside Waifs - 80 Year Anniversary

• Cartwright Companies - 90 Year Anniversary

• Grandview Fire Department - 100 Year Anniversary

• JE Dunn - 100 Year Anniversary

• Rosehill Gardens - 110 Year Anniversary

• St. Joseph Medical Center - 150 Year Anniversary

Expansions & Major Projects:

• Transparent Brewing Company - Event Space Expansion

• City of Grandview - New DMV, Fire Stations 1 & 2, Park Signage, Road Resurfacing, Raytown Road Bridges

• Grandview C-4 School District - Window Safety Glass Installation, Security Entrance Improvements, New Roof Pod & Parking Lot Reconfigurations, CAIR Gym Renovations, New Playgrounds, GHS Football field & Track Surface Updates

New Business:

• Precious Moments Early Childhood & Pre-School

Thank you to all who joined us for a wonderful evening of fun and celebration!