NP Chamber holds annual awards

Sugar Rose Bakeshop received the Small Business of the Year award at the New Prague Chamber of Commerce’s annual dinner and awards. From left are chamber board members Carla Sticha, Cassie Barten, Sugar Rose Bakeshop owner Jody Breathwaite, chamber board member Austin Reville and chamber Executive Director Brooke Sticha. (Submitted photo)
The New Prague Chamber of Commerce held its annual dinner and awards Monday eventing, Jan. 27.
Becca Najera, director of Early Childhood Academy, received the Employee of the Year award. “She goes above and beyond as a professional and role model, all while getting out to connect with the community,” said a press release from the chamber of commerce.
Tracey Ziskovsky with @ Title, a closing title business, was presented the Ambassador of the Year award. “The New Prague Chamber of Commerce takes pride in the relationships they build with local professionals and community leaders. The Ambassador Program has been designed to create additional awareness of our programs, events, and services within our community,” said the release. “The New Prague Chamber’s Ambassador Program allows for great exposure for the ambassador's sponsoring business as well as professional growth of each participant. Our ambassadors will act as cheerleaders for our local businesses, organizations, and community.”
HealthSource Chiropractic received the Rookie of the Year, which is presented to a business that has been a chamber member for three years or less. The press release said Dr. Samantha Chambers (DC) cares “about her patients and tries to give back to the community and local businesses as much as she can. She is active with multiple boards and groups around town that all give back to the community.”
Sugar Rose Bakeshop was named the Small Business of the Year, presented to businesses that have 10 employees or less. The press release said owner Jody Breathwaite and her team go above and beyond for all of their customers and do all they...
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