(KMZA)--A Seneca business and a Seneca business CEO have been recognized by the Kansas Department of Commerce for their outstanding contributions to the community and state's economy.

Koch and Company was awarded the Manufacturing/ Distribution Regional Award for northeast Kansas at the recent To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards, while Kelly Hills Unmanned Systems CEO Lukas Koch was awarded the Regional Award in the Under 30 Entrepreneurs category.

Nearly 350 businesses, organizations, and individuals were nominated for nine different categories. There was a total of 226 Merit Awards and 45 Regional Awards presented at the event.

The awards ceremony was held October 3 in Great Bend.