SAVE THE DATE

37th annual ebe hall of fame induction ceremony

Thursday, november 6th, 2025

The Pinnacle, Maumee, OH

NEW THIS YEAR

From September 21 to December 5, 2024, Care for Kids, in collaboration with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Toledo and Susie’s Coats for Kids, aims to collect 2,000 coats for Lucas County children and families in need. You can help by donating a new, gender-neutral coat in size 7/8 through adult large at the EBE Hall of Fame event on November 7, 2024!

2024
EBE hall of Fame honorees

Business Excellence Award
Black & White Transportation

Judith Potter, Owner
Black & White Transportation - 24/7 Taxi Service - Sedans, Vans, SUV, Handicap Accessible, & More - Better Than a Taxi - Serving the Greater Toledo Area (bwtransportation.com)

Excellence in Family Business Award
Coyle Funeral and Cremation Services

Megan Coyle, President
Coyle Funeral and Cremation Services - Toledo, OH (coylefuneralhome.com)

Business Excellence Award
Garner Trucking, Inc.

Sherri Garner Brumbaugh, President/CEO
Garner Trucking, Inc. - Home - Garner Trucking Inc.

Business Excellence Award
Knight Insurance Group

Kenneth P. Knight, Chairman of the Board
Diane Keil-Hipp, Ph.D., CPRM, Chief Operations Officer
Home - Knight Insurance Group

Davenport-Longenecker Lifetime Achievement Award
Tim Koder
Bon Secours Mercy Health

Nominator: Larry A. Davenport, Clinton O. Longenecker

ABOUT US

The Entrepreneurial & Business Excellence Hall of Fame was created to encourage, promote, and recognize outstanding entrepreneurship, family business, and business excellence. This program was formed as a result of a recognized need to foster and honor entrepreneurial success and business innovation and excellence in our region.

The primary objectives of the EBE Hall of Fame include, but are not limited to:

Hosting an annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony to be held in the fall each year
Honoring family businesses through the Excellence in Family Business Award at the annual Induction Ceremony
Fostering entrepreneurship and mentoring the next generation of entrepreneurs

The EBE Hall of Fame is Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan's ceremony to honor outstanding entrepreneurs and business leaders who:

Inspire through intense vision
Have built and sustained growing businesses
Create jobs in our region

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR NOMINATION?

Outstanding Entrepreneurs and Business Owners who have been responsible for the high-performance and business excellence of a private or public company.
Outstanding Family Business Leaders who have built and grown family-owned businesses and that have demonstrated considerable growth and innovation.
Outstanding Business Advocates who, by action and influence, have been responsible for progressing and sustaining business development, inspiring or embracing innovation, or creating opportunities for business creation and growth.

The Entrepreneurial & Business Excellence Hall of Fame™ is a registered brand of Gorillas & Gazelles LLC.