Local leaders recognized

TIFFIN – Six community leaders were recognized with four awards Thursday by Seneca Regional Chamber of Commerce and Destination Seneca County. The organizations gathered for the 2023 annual meeting with more than 200 guests at Tiffin University's Marion Center to celebrate the previous year of accomplishments. One award winner was Mikki King, director of annual giving and longtime Chamber Ambassador, as Ambassador of the Year. The award honors an individual who assists the chamber in fulfilling its mission of supporting small businesses and the community Anne Lange DeVine, partner at Lange Gordon Rannigan & Claus LLC, was recognized with the Women's Career Excellence Award. The award recognizes the potential of women as valued members and leaders of the community and recognizes those who support them. The Women's Career Excellence Award honors individuals who strive toward the highest levels of professional accomplishment, who excel in their chosen field, have devoted time and energy to their community in a meaningful way, and who open paths so that others may follow. Andrew and Leslie Felter were honored with the Outstanding Citizenship Award, which honors an individual (or individuals) who have proven to be outstanding among their peers in the areas of professional competence, civic contribution and personal qualities. Paul and Nancy Coffman, longtime volunteers with Tiffin Glass Museum & Shoppe, were honored with the newly-established Carol Yager Excellence in Tourism Award. The award honors an individual (or individuals), groups, projects and programs that support, empower and believe in tourism throughout Seneca County. This award's namesake, Carol Yager, was a trailblazer and a true pioneer for the spirit of tourism in Seneca County. As a small business owner, a leader of tourism and group travel in the county, as a mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Yager set the tone for what doing good in the community looks like for more than 40 years. Community members can view the award videos through the chamber's YouTube account at www.SenecaChamberAwards.com. Chamber Ambassador of the Year Mikki King (left) with 2022 Chamber Ambassador of the Year Kellie Hartsel. Photo provided Outstanding Citizenship Award winners Andrew and Leslie Felter (right) with 2022 Outstanding Citizenship Award Winners Dan and Nikki Reineke. Photo provided Women's Career Excellence Award winner Anne Lange DeVine (right) with 2022 Women's Career Excellence Award Winner Beth Schweitzer. Photo provided Carol Yager Excellence in Tourism Award winners Paul and Nancy Coffman (left) with Susan Smith, daughter of Carol Yager. Photo provided