Please join us for the 53rd Annual Grindstone Award Banquet to be held on Thursday, October 7th at 6:00pm at the Crowne Plaza in Middleburg Heights. The banquet will honor the Grindstone, Courtesy, Rising Star, and Legacy Award recipients.

Congratulations to the recipient of the 2021 Grindstone Award!
Dave Pusti

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2021 Courtesy Awards!
Angela Brooks - Mootown Creamery
Jim Bycznski - Berea-Midpark High School
Nick Doehr - Brookview Elementary School
Kristen Johnson - Grindstone Elementary School
Cindy Millen - Grindstone Elementary School
Everett Phillips - City of Berea Service Department
Junior Rosado - Northwestern Healthcare Center
Leah Segedi - U.S. Bank

Congratulations to the recipient of the 2021 Rising Star Award!
Roy Jenkins - Berea Fine Arts Club 

Congratulations to the recipient of the 2021 Legacy Award!
Dr. Robert Helmer - Baldwin Wallace University 

The Grindstone Award is presented to a citizen who has dedicated extraordinary time, effort, and voluntary service toward programs, causes and organizations that make Berea a better place to live.

The Courtesy Award is presented to employees who work for organizations in the city of Berea that have gone above and beyond in their line of work to serve their customers and general public.

The Rising Star Award is presented to a business owner who has started their business in the last five years and has already made a significant and positive impact on the community.

The Legacy Award is presented to a long-standing Berea business who has made a significant and positive impact on the community as a whole.

The banquet will feature a plated dinner of either brown sugar glazed salmon, chicken piccata, or a chef's choice vegetarian option. Tickets are $45 and can be purchased online or by mailing a check along with the names and meal choices of guests to the Berea Chamber of Commerce at PO Box 774, Berea, OH 44017.

Thank you to our sponsors!

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsor

Bronze Sponsor

Westfield Bank

COVID Safety - We are following the current health and safety guidelines required by the state of Ohio and our host venue as well as recommendations outlined by the CDC.

By purchasing an event ticket, you acknowledge that you understand and will abide by all the health and safety procedures in place at the time of the event including mask and social distancing requirements. In addition, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19 and do not hold event sponsors liable for any health-related issues.

We reserve the right to deny entrance to anyone exhibiting any of the symptoms:

• Fever (equal to or higher than 100.4°F) or chills
• Cough − Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Fatigue
• Muscle or body aches
• Headache
• New loss of taste or smell
• Sore throat
• Congestion or runny nose

We appreciate your understanding of the measures taken for your protection and the protection of other attendees.