(KAIR)--The Atchison Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated 100-years during ceremonies Saturday evening.

As is tradition, the annual Chamber banquet, held at the Atchison Event Center, included recognition of local success, with awards handed out during the evening

Receiving the Business of the Year honor was the Blish Mize Company.

The award is annually presented to a Chamber business member that has excelled, and continues to make significant contributions to the Atchison area.

Recognized as Team of the Year was Benedictine College Athletics, with the college seeing strong success during the past year, including the football team's run to the National Championship game.

Two Quality of Life Awards were presented, with the honor given annually to an individual, committee, or business, whose involvement in the Atchison community has enriched the quality of life for residents, and has made Atchison a better place.

Receiving the honor was Atchison Hospital CEO, John Jacobson, recognized for his leadership in the Atchison Hospital's success.

The second honor was presented to Dr. Susan Myers, the retiring Superintendent of Atchison's Public Schools.

She was recognized for her leadership of USD 409 during what the Chamber calls "some great achievements and some unfathomable sorrows" during her more than 10-years in the school district.

The Tourism Award was presented to the Atchison Hospitality Group, which is the group of investors who worked to establish Atchison's downtown Holiday Inn Express hotel.

The Organization of the Year award was presented to the Atchison Child Care Association, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2018.

The Entrepreneur of the Year Award was given to Katie Wagner, the proprietor of the Sunflower Coffee Shop.

The Excellence in Leadership Award went to Lindsey Hansen, the Assistant Principal at the Atchison High School, who also serves in leadership roles on various Atchison-based boards and committees.

A newly established award was also featured, known as the Outstanding Community Service Award. That was presented to Marie Griffin, recognized for her work with charitable initiatives, such as the Atchison Community Education Foundation, Live Well Live Atchison, and the Chamber's Railroad Museum, as well as her recent opening of the Atchison Bread Company.

The Ambassador of the Year award was given to Christy Brull, with that annual achievement given to a member of the Chamber Ambassadors.

Saturday evening's ceremony also included recognition for Dennis and Cheryl Garrett, who are ending 29-years of business in Atchison with the closing of the Cash Saver grocery store.