Whatcom Business Alliance is thrilled to announce the finalists for the 38th Annual Whatcom Business Awards to be held March 27, 2025. All finalists will be celebrated and receive awards at the gala evening celebration at the Hotel Bellwether, where the winners in each category will be announced.
Here are the 2024 finalists, selected for their outstanding achievements:
Finalists for Business Person of the Year
Brad Barron, Barron Plumbing & Heating
Ty McClellan, Hardware Sales
Trip Randall, Superfeet Worldwide
Stowe Talbot, Talbot Group
Finalists for Small Business of the Year
Avenue Bread
Bellingham Bay Builders
Stemma Brewing
Summit Bookkeeping
Finalists for Start-Up Business of the Year
Bloomhaven Bottle Shop
Cooper Northwest
Create it Studio
King of Kings Window Cleaning
Lifetime Achievement Award
Mike Hammes of RAM Construction will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award, in recognition for his extraordinary achievements and investments in our community.
Jon B. Strong Employee of the Year
Jennifer Boer of Mount Baker Vision Clinic will be honored with the Employee of the Year award, created by the WBA and named in memoriam for our inspiring Whatcom business leader, Jon B. Strong.
Public Service Award
John Perry, Mayor of Everson, WA, will receive the Public Service Award, for exceptionalism in the public sector. This award, instituted by the WBA, highlights the difference made when private enterprise innovators and public sector leaders work together.
Whatcom Business Alliance (whatcombusinessalliance.com), a membership organization of local business leaders, advocates for business success and community prosperity in Whatcom County.
