The Lewis County Chamber of Commerce celebrated a remarkable milestone on Friday, November 6, with its 90th Annual Chamber Gala at Stonewall Resort. It was an evening of celebration, recognition, fellowship, and reflection as business leaders, community partners, and friends gathered to honor 90 years of bringing people together to strengthen Lewis County.

Under the theme “90 Years. One Community. One Celebration,” the evening provided an opportunity to recognize the outstanding businesses, individuals, and community leaders who make Lewis County a special place to live, work, and do business.

A highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Chamber's annual awards, recognizing individuals and businesses whose contributions make a lasting difference in our community.

Congratulations to Our 2026 Award Winners!

• Chamber Member of the Year – Go Mart, Inc.
  Recognized for its continued investment in Lewis County, strong community support, and commitment to the Chamber and its mission.

• Business of the Year – J.W. McCarty's Services
  "Being able to support our local youth, sports teams, and community organizations has always been important to us. We believe in taking care of the community that has taken care of our family for so many years".

• Businesswoman of the Year – Stephanie Westfall, Quality Water Services
  Recognized for her leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, and dedication to her business and community.

• Businessman of the Year – Chad Westfall, Landmark Forestry, LLC
  Honored for his business leadership, commitment to the local economy, and contributions to our community.  "I'm not looking for the spotlight, but I do appreciate the recognition," he said. "We certainly have a lot more to do here in Lewis County to help our businesses grow."

• Lewis Countian of the Year – Delegate Adam Burkhammer
  Recognized for his public service, foster parenting, leadership, and dedication to representing and serving the people of Lewis County.  "It isn’t very often that I am caught speechless but this really caught me by surprise. Thank you to the Lewis County Chamber of Commerce for the honor." 

Each recipient represents the commitment, hard work, and community spirit that help make Lewis County stronger.

A Community Defined by Resilience

During the evening, Chamber President Kate Garton praised Lewis County businesses for their remarkable resiliency and collaborative efforts, particularly in the aftermath of this year's devastating flooding.

While the challenges have been significant, our business community has demonstrated what it means to support one another. Businesses have stepped up to help neighbors, employees, fellow business owners, and the broader community recover and rebuild.

That spirit of collaboration is what makes Lewis County special. Our strength isn't measured solely by the businesses we operate or the services we provide, but by the relationships we build and our willingness to work together when times are tough.

Thank You to Those Who Made the Evening Possible!

An event of this magnitude would not be possible without the generosity and support of our sponsors. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to every business and organization that invested in our 90th Annual Gala. Your support makes it possible for the Chamber to continue its work advocating for local businesses, creating connections, and providing valuable programs and resources throughout the year.

A special thank-you goes to Melissa Stewart, Gala Committee Chair, for her leadership, dedication, and countless hours of work helping bring this milestone celebration together.

We also extend our sincere appreciation to Stonewall Resort for being an outstanding host. From the beautiful setting to the exceptional hospitality, food, and event support, Stonewall helped make our 90th celebration an evening to remember.

And, of course, thank you to our Chamber Board of Directors, volunteers, award presenters, and everyone who attended and helped us celebrate this special occasion.

90 Years Behind Us. An Exciting Future Ahead.

For over 100 years, the Lewis County Chamber of Commerce has worked to bring businesses and community leaders together, support our local economy, and create opportunities for our members and the communities they serve.

As we celebrate this milestone, we recognize that our greatest accomplishments have always been made possible by the people behind them.

To our members, sponsors, business owners, community partners, and supporters: Thank you for being part of our story.

Here's to celebrating 90 years of the gala, business, community, and collaboration—and to building an even stronger Lewis County for the next generation.

Be There. Be Recognized. Be Part of History.

The Lewis County Chamber of Commerce
Supporting the businesses and people who make our community thrive.