Regional chamber recognizes community service

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WINCHESTER -- The Top of Virginia Regional Chamber held its annual Regional Greater Good awards dinner Jan. 29 at Millwood Station to recognize businesses and individuals whose leadership and community involvement benefited the area in 2009.

"Even in the worst of economic times, a positive energy is still in our community," Jim Youngblood, market president of Virginia National Bank, said in his opening remarks.

Grove's Winchester Harley-Davidson/Buell Inc. was named the chamber's Entrepreneur of the Year. Grove's was honored for sharing its rewards with nonprofits such as the Winchester-Frederick-Clarke SPCA; Special Love, an auction and annual charity ride that leads 100 children with cancer to Camp Fantastic; Habitat for Humanity Poker Run; Concern Hotline Fish Fry; and Evans Home for Children.

Small Business of the Year went to Signet Screen Printing & Embroidery. Begun in 1987 as a screen printer, the business has expanded into embellishments on wearables for many of the nation's government agencies, large and small corporations and the military. It also makes commercial sign and large format prints.

NW Works, a nonprofit enabling adults with disabilities to select, secure and sustain employment and training, was named Large Business of the Year.

Citizen of the Year went to Mary Nordman, of Winchester. Nordman has been involved in the United Way since the 1980s and continues today on the board of directors as chairwoman for the Agency Relations/Fund Distribution. She and her husband, Bill, chaired the Day of Caring for more than 10 years. In addition, she serves on the board of the Adult Care Center, the board of the Salvation Army, the chairwoman of the Taste of Town benefit for the Free Medical Clinic and other community activities.

-- Daily Staff Report