Small Business Leader Award Hall of Fame

2009 Award Recipients

Bill Baldarez, Webbed Marketing (Under $1 million)
In just three years, Bill Balderaz has grown his independent, interactive marketing agency to one of the fastest growing businesses of its kind in the Midwest. Based in Columbus, Webbed Marketing is an Internet marketing firm built with a simple objective: to help you use the Internet to grow your business.

Kamal Boulos, The Refectory (Over $1 million)
Kamal Boulos owns and operates The Refectory, one of Columbus’ finest dining establishments. The Refectory's relaxed and quiet pace presents an evening of elegant dining. The exceptional contemporary American cuisine and classic French cuisine is complemented by a world-class wine cellar encompassing over 700 selections.

Dan Bashore, John Killacky, Jerry Spencer, Bartha Audio Visual (Over $5 million)
Bartha Audio Visual takes a client’s message and it puts it center stage with sound, lighting and flare. Taking advantage of local skill and talent combined with its Central Ohio location, Bartha is able to take its full-service event production and staging services throughout the country.

Tom Hastings, ComputerSite Columbus (Columbus Chamber Honors)
Tom Hastings, president of ComputerSite Columbus, is acknowledged for his commitment to mentoring others, loyalty to his community and generosity in philanthropy. CSC’s proactive approach to I.T. support and service assures that your I.T. is a reliable asset that helps grow your business. You focus on your business; CSC will focus on your technology.

2009 - Bill Baldarez, Webbed Marketing; Kamal Boulos, The Refectory; Dan Bashore, John Killacky, Jerry Spencer, Bartha Audio Visual; Tom Hastings, ComputerSite Columbus
2008 - Alan Homewood, 2Checkout.com; Michelle Adams, Prism Marketing Communications
2007 - Joseph Sanda, Astute Solutions
2006 - Mike, Steve, Mark & J.T. Schmitt, Jet Container
2005 - Mike Rosati, Rosati Windows
2004 - Ty Vincent, Vincent Direct, LLC
2003 - Janis Mitchell, Info Fortress Solutions, Inc.
2002 - Emmet Apolinario, Caspian Software
2001 - Craig Wanner, Wanner Metal Worx
2000 - Rhonda J. DeMuth, TDCI Consulting, LLC
1999 - Paula Inniss, Ohio Full Court Press
1998 - Cameron Mitchell, Cameron Mitchell Restaurants
1997 - Ross Youngs, Univenture, Inc.
1996 - Mark Swepston, Atlas Butler Heating & Cooling
1995 - Barb Markin, Golden Touch Demos/MNE Marketing
1994 - Larry Levine, Impulse Wear
1993 - Vernon L. Gibson, Dove Building Services, Inc.
1992 - Jeffrey & Richard Roby, Storytime Learning Centers, Inc.
1991 - Ken Mills & Cameron James, Mills/James Productions
1990 - Sue Doody, Lindey's
1989 - Randy Wilcox, Inacomp
1988 - Michael Wren, M•E Engineering
1987 - Larry H. Greenwald, Plantasia, Offshoots
1986 - Lisa Galat McGivergin, The Clock Restaurant
1985 - Lloyd Hackman, Ribbon Technology Corp.