Santucci was recognized for her efforts to keep the library serving the community during the COVID-19 pandemic and her work on numerous projects, including the local Dayton Literary Peace Prize program, a mobile library bike and serving as the co-founder of the annual Tippapalooza local music event to benefit local nonprofits.
** Recognized as the Young Professional of the Year was attorney William House.
** Small Business of the Year was Amlin Advantage, a real estate firm with siblings Carli and Brian Amlin and special recognition to their late mother, Sue Amlin.
** The chamber Award of Excellence went to Edison State Community College and retiring president Doreen Larson.
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