Recognition Luncheon - Dublin Chamber of Commerce
A luncheon is held each December to recognize a person, organization or thing that has brought positive national or international attention to Dublin, Ohio. The purpose of this award is to recognize individual efforts to reinforce Dublin’s positive image and encourage other community members to do the same.
Recognition Luncheon Honorees include:
1985 - Jack Nicklaus, Professional Golfer
1985 - Pandel Savic,
The Memorial Tournament, General Chairman
1985 - Bobby Rahal, Professional Race Car Driver
1986 - Jack Hanna, Columbus Zoo
1987 - James Pickett, The Pickett Companies
1988 - Dave Thomas, Wendy’s International
1988 - Robert Barney, Wendy’s International
1989 - Vince Workman, Running Back, Green Bay Packers
1990 - Frederick G. Kilgour, Founder, OCLC
1991 - Donald B. Shackelford,
Chairman of the Board, State Savings Bank
1992 - David J. D’Antoni, President, Ashland Chemical, Inc.
1993 - Ed Whitson, Pitcher, San Diego Padres
1994 - Robert D. Walter, Cardinal Health, Inc.
1995 - Kent Merker, Pitcher, Atlanta Braves
1996 - Dublin City Schools, Steven Anderson, Superintendent
1997 - City of Dublin, Tim Hansley, City Manager
1998 - The Muirfield Village Golf Club, Pat LaRocca
1998 - The Memorial Tournament,
Jim Wisler, Tournament Director
1999 - Washington Township and Washington Township
Fire Department, Gene Bostic, Fire Chief
2000 - Stanley Steemer International, Inc.,
Wes Bates, Chairman of the Board; and
Philip Ryser, Executive VP & General Counsel
2001 - Sutphen Corporation
2002 - Wendy’s International, Jeff Whitney,
VP of Field Marketing
2003 - Mill Creek Golf Club
2004 - Marilee Chinnici-Zuercher, Dublin Resident
2005 - Wendy's Championship for Children
2006 - Brady Quinn, Professional Football Player; and
Lauren Gentry, Wendy's High School Heisman Finalist
2007 - Dublin Irish Festival
2008 - OhioHealth Dublin Methodist Hospital
