Anna Kayte’s Boutique by Awards Unlimited named Business of the Year
GRINNELL, Iowa– Anna Kayte’s Boutique by Awards Unlimited was recognized as the 2015 Grinnell Business of the Year at the Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Celebration last night, which took place at the Spaulding Center for Transportation.
The Chamber recognized businesses, organizations and individuals with awards in twelve categories:
Business of the Year: Anna Kayte’s Boutique by Awards Unlimited

Retail Business of the Year: Bill’s Jewelry

Restaurant of the Year: Pagliai’s Pizza
Service Business of the Year: Grinnell Firestone
Economic Impact Award: JELD-WEN Windows & Doors
Community Betterment Award: Grinnell Regional Medical Center

Outstanding Tourism Experience: Grinnell Fire Department for hosting the Iowa Firefighters Association Convention

Public Servant of the Year: Dennis Reilly, Grinnell Police Chief

Volunteer of the Year: Second Mile Volunteers

Entrepreneur of the Year: Tim Baker, T.L. Baker & Co.

One To Watch Awards:
- Chad Nath, Grinnell Regional Medical Center
- Melissa Berman, The Purple Cucumber
- David Counts, Gamers,
- Davis Hamilton
- Bates Flowers By Dzyne

20 Under 40 Awards:
- Jessica Bailey, Bailey’s Funny Farm
- Alex Bird, Genesis Development
- Taylor Brandt, Wes Finch Auto Plaza
- Nichole Bushong, Memories Maid
- Stephanie Connor, Flowers By Dzyne
- Megan Cooper, Visions Hair & Body Spa
- Jessica Davidson, Genesis Development
- Brandon Davis, Davis Psychological Services
- Anna Eklund, Peppertree at the Depot Crossing
- Lauren Graham, MD, MPH, Grinnell Regional Medical Center
- Michael Hunter, Grinnell-Newburg School District
- Cody Jensen, Jensen Heating & Air Conditioning
- Jason Kurtz, Forge Computer Services
- Jerica Latcham, Grinnell State Bank
- Laura Manatt, Poweshiek Iowa Development
- Ginette McFarland, Dari Barn
- Alex Olson, Grinnell Golf & Country Club
- Jon Scheil, Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company
- Ashley Versendaal, Total Choice Printing & Shipping
- Jennifer Weinman, Jennifer Weinman Photography
20 Under 40 Award Winners (Left to Right: Nichole Bushong, Anna Ecklund, Alex Bird, Cody Jensen, Jerica Latcham, Laura Manatt, Ashley Versendaal)