Coldwater Chamber Honors 2025 Award Winners at Annual Celebration

COLDWATER — The Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce recognized local businesses, organizations and community members during its 2025 awards celebration, highlighting contributions that continue to strengthen the community.

Rish Plumbing was named Business of the Year, earning recognition for its service and commitment to the local economy.

The VJ Westerhide Family received the Citizen of the Year award for their ongoing impact and involvement in the Coldwater area.

Peak Performance was honored with the Community Improvement award, while Bart and Mary Doll were named Volunteers of the Year for their dedication to serving others.

The Coldwater Athletic Boosters took home Organization of the Year honors, and Claire Bertke was recognized with the Youth in Action award.

Eric Thomas was presented with the Lifelong Friend of the Chamber award for his longstanding support of the organization.

Chamber officials also thanked the evening’s door prize sponsors: Edward Jones, EverHeart Hospice, Mercer Health, PIVOT, Preferred Insurance Center, Simply Holistic of Coldwater & Celina, Sunrise Speech & Feeding and Wabash Mutual Telephone.

A special acknowledgment was given to outgoing trustees Tina Siefring, Doug Mader and Nate Wenning for their years of service and dedication to the chamber.