HAGERSTOWN – Numerous community groups were honored at The Washington County Chamber of Commerce’s 26th Annual Business Awards at The Maryland Theatre. Over 450 guests attended.
Among honorees were:
The At Your Service award is given to a business or non-profit with employees in Washington County that delivers exceptional service to its customers or clients. The 2025 award recipient was Free Range Cafe. Free Range Cafe is a thoughtfully curated eatery that serves responsibly sourced, seasonal meals crafted with care. Their approach to customer service is all about making people feel valued and at home. Their team members take pride in getting to know their regulars, remembering their favorite orders and taking the time to accommodate special dietary preferences.
The Small Non-Profit of the Year award is given to a non-profit organization providing exemplary services and/or programs with 15 or fewer employees and a physical address in Washington County. The recipient receives an unrestricted grant of $500, made possible by the Community Foundation of Washington County. The 2025 award recipient was Children’s Village of Washington County. This non-profit provides life safety education to second-grade students in Washington County, with a long-term goal of ensuring the children leave their two-day training with knowledge and skills to address the number one cause of death and/or disability for children under the age of 9: unintentional injury. Children’s Village has provided safety training utilizing emergency responders, police professionals and educators to over 80,000 students since 1990.
The Large Non-Profit of the Year award is given to a non-profit organization providing exemplary services and/or programs with 16 or more employees and a physical address in Washington County. The recipient receives an unrestricted grant of $500, also made possible by the Community Foundation of Washington County. The 2025 Large Non-Profit of the Year Award recipient was Star Community. This non-profit is supporting people with disabilities in achieving their goals and living a meaningful life filled with opportunity. Their staff ensures that each person is engaged in a meaningful way as the person themselves determines it, and that each person can pursue a path of integrated employment if they choose.
